NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 4:64-4
Abandonment of Action by Plaintiff; Right of Defendants to Proceed
If the plaintiff makes prior or subsequent encumbrancers parties to the action to foreclose a mortgage, and they answer, and the plaintiff neglects or refuses to proceed, the defendants, or any of them, may make application to the court for an order permitting them to proceed with the action to judgment and execution. Plaintiff by such order shall not be allowed costs.
History
Note: Source-R.R. 4:82-5; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-14
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
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