If a jury is demanded, the appeal shall be tried by a jury drawn from the general panel. The court may permit the jury to view the land and property to be taken depending on the circumstances of the case.
Rule 4:73-7.Jury; View of Property
Last amended September 4, 2012 · Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:73-7 has a condemnation appeal tried by a jury drawn from the general panel when one is demanded, and lets the court permit the jury to view the property depending on the case's circumstances.
Full Text of Rule 4:73-7
Amendment History
New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.
Source - R.R. 4:92-7. Amended July 7, 1971 to be effective September 13, 1971; amended July 19, 2012 to be effective September 4, 2012.
Plain-English Summary
A demanded jury in a condemnation appeal comes from the same general panel any other civil jury would. Beyond hearing the evidence, that jury may also get to see the property firsthand — the court decides whether a view makes sense given the case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a jury visit the property in a New Jersey condemnation appeal?
Yes, the court may permit a view of the land and property depending on the circumstances of the case.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:73-7). 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: jury view condemnationcondemnation jury trial