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

Omitted Counterclaim

activein force · 1994-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

When a pleader fails to set up a counterclaim through oversight, inadvertence, or excusable neglect, or when justice requires, the counterclaim may be set up by leave of court by amendment.

History

Note: Source-R.R. 4:13-5; 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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