NJ · rules
N.J. Ct. R. 7:7-1
Pleadings; Objections
Pleadings in municipal court actions shall consist only of the complaint. A defense or objection capable of determination without trial of the general issue shall be raised before trial by motion to dismiss or for other appropriate relief, except that a motion to dismiss based upon lack of jurisdiction or the unconstitutionality of a municipal ordinance may be made at any time.
History
Note: Source-R. (1969) 7:4-2(e), 3:10-1. Adopted October 6, 1997 to be effective February 1, 1998.
Provenance
- Source
- njcourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-14
- Content hash
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