38:23C-8 - Stay of proceedings - New Jersey Statutes

38:23C-8.  Stay of proceedings
    At any stage thereof, any action or proceeding in any court in which a person in military service is involved, either as plaintiff or defendant, during the period of such service or within 60 days thereafter may, in the discretion of the court in which it is pending, on its own motion, and shall, on application to it by such person or some person on his behalf, be stayed as provided in this act, unless, in the opinion of the court, the ability of plaintiff to prosecute the action, or the defendant to conduct his defense, is not materially affected by reason of his military service.

     L.1979, c. 317, s. 8, eff. Jan. 18, 1980.