Rules of Court · Part 6 · New Jersey
R. 6:10 New Jersey Rules of Court, R. 6:10: Representation In Summary Actions Between Landlord and Tenant, rendered as code with every cross-reference linked
Representation In Summary Actions Between Landlord and Tenant
The prohibition of appearances and filing of court papers by business entities other than sole proprietors, contained in R. 1:21-1(c), shall apply to summary actions for possession of premises, except that a partner in a general partnership may file papers and appear pro se.
Note: Former R. 6:10 (bastardy proceedings) deleted December 13, 1983 to be effective December 31, 1983; present rule adopted July 14, 1992 to be effective September 1, 1992; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; caption and text amended July 9, 2008 to be effective September 1, 2008.
Verbatim rule text, unmarked. Nothing here is a summary.
rule 6:10 "Representation In Summary Actions Between Landlord and Tenant" {
The prohibition of appearances and filing of court papers by business entities other than sole proprietors, contained in R. 1:21-1(c), shall apply to summary actions for possession of premises, except that a partner in a general partnership may file papers and appear pro se.
Note: Former R. 6:10 (bastardy proceedings) deleted December 13, 1983 to be effective December 31, 1983; present rule adopted July 14, 1992 to be effective September 1, 1992; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994; caption and text amended July 9, 2008 to be effective September 1, 2008.
}
referenced_by: 1:21-1, 6:6-3
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