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N.J. Ct. R. 4:7-2

Counterclaim Exceeding Opposing Claim

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A counterclaim may or may not diminish or defeat the recovery sought by the opposing party. It may claim relief exceeding in amount or different in kind from or not germane to that sought in the pleading of the opposing party.

History

Note: Source-R.R. 4:13-2.

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