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N.J. Ct. R. 4:6-5
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Rule 4:6-5 Motion to Strike for Insufficiency
Rule 4:6 — Defenses And Objections: When And How Presented; By Pleading Or Motion; Motion For Judgment On Pleadings
Rule Text
On motion made by a party before responding to a pleading or, if no responsive pleading is permitted by these rules, on motion made within 20 days after the service of the pleading upon the party, or upon the court's own initiative at any time, the court may order stricken from any pleading any defense insufficient in law.
Amendment history: Source – R.R. 4:12-6. Caption and text amended November 2, 1987 to be effective January 1, 1988; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.