What should I do if I receive a court notice?

You must respond to the complaint within 35 days to avoid default judgment.

How can I contact the court?

You can contact the Mercer County Law Division at 609-376-2650.

What happens if I don't respond?

Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you.

Where do I file my response?

File your answer with the Mercer County Law Division at 175 South Broad Street, Trenton.

Defendant must respond to a complaint regarding a loan agreement within 35 days.

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June 3, 2026

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Published: May 3, 2026 · 3 days ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Trenton
Address: 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 106, Trenton, New Jersey
Case #: MER-L-002690-25

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What to do next

1
Review the Complaint
Obtain a copy of the complaint from the plaintiff's attorneys to understand the claims.
2
Prepare Your Response
Draft your answer to the complaint and ensure it is filed within 35 days.
3
File Your Answer
Submit your answer in duplicate to the Mercer County Law Division by the deadline.
4
Seek Legal Assistance
If needed, contact the Lawyers Referral Service at 609-585-6200 for help.

Frequently asked questions

What should I do if I receive a court notice?: You must respond to the complaint within 35 days to avoid default judgment.
How can I contact the court?: You can contact the Mercer County Law Division at 609-376-2650.
What happens if I don't respond?: Failure to respond may result in a default judgment against you.
Where do I file my response?: File your answer with the Mercer County Law Division at 175 South Broad Street, Trenton.

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Full Notice Text

NOTICE TO ABSENT DEFENDANTS   SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY CHANCERY DIVISION MERCER COUNTY DOCKET NO. MER-L-002690-25  (L.S.) STATE OF NEW JERSEY TO: Garrison Family Industries Ltd Limited Liability Company t/a Non Slip Surfaces, Defendant(s)  YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED to serve upon law firm, State of New Jersey, Office of the Attorney General, Department of Law and Public Safety, Division of Law, Attn: Jennifer Davenport, Acting Attorney General of New Jersey Attn: Allyson V. Cofran, Deputy Attorney General, whose address is R.J. Hughes Justice Complex 25 Market Street, P.O. Box 106 Trenton, New Jersey 08625, phone #609-376-2650, an answer to the Complaint/Amended Complaint, Amendments and Orders, if any, filed in a civil action, in which New Jersey Economic Development Authority, is plaintiff, and Garrison Family Industries Ltd Limited Liability Company t/a Non Slip Surfaces, pending in the Superior Court of New Jersey, within thirty-five (35) days after the day of publication of this notice, exclusive of such date. If you fail to do so, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint/Amended Complaint, Amendments and Orders, if any. You shall file your answer and proof of service in duplicate with the Mercer County Law Division 175 South Broad Street, Post Office Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650, in accordance with the rules of civil practice and procedure.  If you are unable to obtain an attorney, you may contact the Lawyers Referral Service of the County of venue by calling 609-585-6200 Legal Service Office 609-695-6249 or the Legal Services of New Jersey statewide toll free hotline at 1-888-LSNJ-LAW (1-888-576-5529. (A directory of the addresses of each deputy clerk of the Superior Court is available in the Civil Division Management Office in the county listed above and online at  http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/pro se/10153_deptyclerklawref.pdf.)  This action has been instituted for the purpose as to non-payment of Small Business Emergency Assistance Phase 2 Loan Agreement with regard to Loan in the amount of Twenty Thousand Dollars ($20,000.00) to be used as working capital.   You, Garrison Family Industries Ltd Limited Liability Company t/a Non Slip Surfaces, are hereby made party defendant(s) to the Law Division action because you have or may claim to have some right, title, lien or other interest affecting the real estate, by virtue of ownership, inheritance, descent, intestacy, devise, dower, curtesy, mortgage, deed, or conveyance, enter of judgment or other legal or lawful right. The nature of which and the reason that you and each of you are joined as defendants is set forth with particularity in the complaint, a copy of which will be furnished to you on request addressed to the attorneys for the plaintiff at the above mentioned address.  Dated: April 29, 2026  Michelle M. Smith, Esquire Clerk of the Superior Court 5/3/26 THE TIMES $46.02