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N.J. Ct. R. 4:5-7

Pleadings to Be Concise and Direct; Construction

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Each allegation of a pleading shall be simple, concise and direct, and no technical forms of pleading are required. All pleadings shall be liberally construed in the interest of justice.

History

Note: Source-R.R. 4:8-5(a), 4:8-6.

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Source: njcourts.gov
Retrieved: 2026-09-14
Edition: 2026-09-14
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