S.Z. v. M.C.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

KOBLITZ, J.S.C.

(temporarily assigned).

Plaintiff appeals from the dismissal of his complaint under the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (Act), N.J.S.A 20:25-17 to - 35, alleging harassment, N.J.S.A 20:33-4, and stalking, N.J.S.A. 2C:12-10.1 The trial court dismissed the complaint for lack of jurisdiction, ruling that defendant, an adult male visitor who resided in plaintiffs home for seven months, did not constitute a “household member” for purposes of the Act. After reviewing the record in light of the contentions advanced on appeal, we reverse and…