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Does New Jersey use a Writ of Summons to commence an action as we do in Pennsylvania. If not what can I do to commence an action without having to file a Complaint now.

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Posted by Law Pro 416 days and 19 hours ago.

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You have to serve both a summons and complaint upon the defendant(s). You can file a general complaint but make sure you name all your theories of liability or you may be beyond the statute of limitation(s). Additionally, New Jersey is also a fact pleading state like Pennsylvania.

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Where can I otain a Summons online?

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Here is an example of one:

http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/civil/forms/10792_civil_action_summons.pdf

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You have to serve both a summons and complaint upon the defendant(s). You can file a general complaint but make sure you name all your theories of liability or you may be beyond the statute of limitation(s). Additionally, New Jersey is also a fact pleading state like Pennsylvania.

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Where can I otain a Summons online?

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Here is an example of one: http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/civil/forms/10792_civil_action_summons.pdf

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Trentoin, New Jersey

Already Tried:
Noting

Here is an example of one:

http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/civil/forms/10792_civil_action_summons.pdf