On the motion of any party, including the commissioners, the court may, in its discretion, on proper showing, allow such fees, expenses and costs of the commissioners as it deems adequate, to be paid by plaintiff.
Rule 4:73-5.Fees and costs
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:73-5 lets the court, on motion and a proper showing, set the condemnation commissioners' fees, expenses, and costs and have them paid by the plaintiff.
Full Text of Rule 4:73-5
Amendment History
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Source-R.R. 4:92-5.
Plain-English Summary
Commissioners get paid for their work, and the court decides how much. On motion by any party, including the commissioners themselves, the court may allow whatever fees, expenses, and costs it deems adequate, with the plaintiff footing the bill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who pays the condemnation commissioners' fees?
The plaintiff, in whatever amount the court deems adequate on motion and a proper showing.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:73-5). 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. ·
Official source
Also known as: condemnation commissioners' fees