A New Jersey Order to Show Cause — Summary Action (Sample and Form) is a legal document used to initiate summary action in New Jersey courts. This document is used to request an immediate court order when the defendant has failed to comply with a previously issued legal order. In such cases, the plaintiff must present evidence to the court demonstrating the defendant’s failure to comply with the order and must demonstrate why the court should grant a summary action order. New Jersey Order to Show Cause — Summary Action (Sample and Form) comes in two types: one for Landlord/Tenant issues, and one for other civil issues. Both forms contain the same basic information, including the names of the parties involved, the legal issue or order that is being violated, the plaintiff’s request for a court order, and the plaintiff’s signature. The form must be filed with the court and served to the defendant in order for the court to consider the request. If the court grants the order, the defendant must comply with the requirements of the order or face additional legal consequences.