NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 4:93-4
Hearing
Whether or not an answer or an answering affidavit is filed, the court shall hear the matter on oral testimony and shall not enter judgment declaring the absentee dead unless it is satisfied that the plaintiff has made reasonable effort to ascertain the facts necessary to maintain the action.
History
Note: Source-R.R. 4:111-4; former R. 4:92-4 redesignated June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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