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

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Rule 4:7-2 Counterclaim Exceeding Opposing Claim

Rule 4:7 — Counterclaim And Cross-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.

Amendment history: Source-R.R. 4:13-2.

Rule 4:7-2 Counterclaim Exceeding Opposing Claim

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