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N.J. Ct. R. 8:8-4

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Rule 8:8-4 Non-appearance

Rule 8:8 — Trials

Rule Text

If any party fails to appear the court may order any one or more of the following:

In the absence of an appearance by a plaintiff, dismiss the complaint;

(a) In the absence of an appearance by a defendant

(1) proceed to hear the matter on the designated date;

(2) dismiss the counterclaim, if any;

(b) Take such other action authorized by R. 1:2-4(a) as it shall deem appropriate.

Amendment history: Adopted June 20, 1979 to be effective July 1, 1979; amended July 10, 1998 to be effective September 1, 1998.