R. 2:12-9. — Where Party Appeals and at the Same Time Makes Application for Certification

(a) A party who seeks certification to review a final judgment of the Appellate Division and also appeals therefrom shall state in the petition for certification all questions intended to be raised on appeal. If the parties file a notice of appeal and a notice of petition for certification and petition for certification in a single matter, merits briefing on the notice of appeal under Rule 2:6-11(a)(2)(B), and the associated deadlines for motions for leave to appear as amicus curiae under Rule 1:13-9(e), shall be tolled until the Court files an order granting or denying certification, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

(b) Except in the case of an appeal as of right pursuant to R. 2:2-1(a)(2), a denial of certification shall be deemed to be a summary dismissal of the appeal, and the Clerk of the Supreme Court shall forthwith enter an order dismissing the appeal, unless the Supreme Court otherwise orders.