Construction Litigation in New Jersey
This page covers construction litigation as it applies in New Jersey — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what construction litigation protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern construction litigation in New Jersey
New Jersey state law
- HIGHWAYS › Chapter 25NJ 27 § 27:25-4
Cited in 7 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT--PARKS AND RESERVATIONS › Chapter 8CNJ 13 § 13:8C-58
- HIGHWAYS › Chapter 7NJ 27 § 27:7-19.1
- ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE › Chapter 41ANJ 2A § 2A:41A-1
- INTERSTATE AND PORT AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 3NJ 32 § 32:3-2
- INTERSTATE AND PORT AUTHORITIES AND COMMISSIONS › Chapter 36NJ 32 § 32:36-6
Federal law
- Davis-Bacon Act
Requires payment of locally prevailing wages on federally funded construction projects. Codified at 40 U.S.C. §§ 3141–3148.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for construction litigation in New Jersey.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.