The Special Civil Part handles tenancy matters and claims for monetary relief up to $15,000. Claims that are $3,000 or less, or $5,000 or less in the case of a tenant’s security deposit, are handled in the Small Claims Section of the Special Civil Part. Cases in the Special Civil Part are typically tried by a judge without a jury. The following is a general list of claims that may be filed in the Special Civil Part:
Breach of written or oral contract
Return of money used as down payment
Property damage caused by motor vehicle accident
Damage to loss of property
Consumer complaints for defective merchandise of faulty workmanship
