The order to show cause issued under R. 4:67-2 shall briefly describe the decision or action complained of and state that the party appeals therefrom to the Superior Court and shall be served upon the parties to the proceeding and the authority whose decision or action is appealed from.
Rule 4:71-2.Order to show cause; form, service
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:71-2 requires the order to show cause in a statutory appeal to briefly describe the challenged decision, state that it's being appealed to the Superior Court, and be served on the other parties and the authority whose decision is being appealed.
Full Text of Rule 4:71-2
Amendment History
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Source-R.R. 4:90-2.
Plain-English Summary
The order to show cause that starts a statutory appeal has a short job to do. It briefly describes the decision or action being challenged and states that the appealing party is bringing it to the Superior Court.
That order then goes to everyone with a stake in the outcome — the other parties to the original proceeding and the very authority whose decision or action is being appealed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who must be served with the order to show cause in a statutory appeal from a local board?
The parties to the original proceeding and the authority whose decision or action is being appealed.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:71-2). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
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Also known as: order to show cause appeal