Justice ALBIN delivered the opinion of the Court. The Affidavit of Merit statute, N.J.S.A 2A:53A-26 to -29, requires a plaintiff in a malpractice action to serve on a defendant within 120 days of receipt of the answer an expert’s sworn statement attesting that there exists a “reasonable probability” that the professional’s conduct fell below acceptable standards. The Legislature enacted the statute wit…
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