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Bookmark or Share- Can I file a motion to dismiss with a counterclaim?Responses provided herein are merely commentary on the question posed. They are NOT intended as legal advice, nor to be relied upon by anyone, for any reason, nor to create an attorney-client relationship between you and I; and all askers should consult an attorney for advice regarding each individual matter, since each case is a bit different, and not all information is typically recited in ...
- Does a Plaintiff have to respond to a counterclaim raised in a ...If they raised a counterclaim, the plaintiff has to file and serve a Reply within 20 days. Disclaimer This answer does not create an attorney/client relationship and the answer is not intended to be relied upon as legal advice to a specific person.
- Does plaintiff have to be served when counterclaim is filed?The preceding answers are correct as it regards parties that have appeared in the lawsuit. If you have named new parties in your cross-complaint, you must have a new summons issued by the Court, and personally serve [or some acceptable alternative method to personal service] the newly named parties with the complaint and any other pleadings that have been filed by you or the plaintiff.
- How do I make a Counterclaim after filing answer and near trial date ...In the interim, I uncovered information that seems to give rise to me filing a counterclaim against plaintiff. I read section 4:7-3 in the New Jersey rules and it says: "A claim which either matured or was acquired by the pleader after service of the pleading may, by leave of court, be presented as a counterclaim by supplemental pleading."
- When is an "amended" counterclaim supposed to be filed?A Counterclaim is filed when the Defendant has a claim against the Plaintiff. A cross action is filed when one Defendant has a claim against another defendant. Any new claims (counterclaims, cross actions, or third party claims) must be filed within the statue of limitations for that kind of claim, and within any deadlines set by the court.
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