EZRCP · New Jersey · Part 4 - Civil Practice · R. 1:4-5

R. 1:4-5. — Signing and Dating of Pleadings; Motions

New Jersey · Part 4 - Civil Practice

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Rule text

Pleadings (other than indictments), motions and briefs shall be signed by the attorney of record or the attorney's associate or by a pro se party. Signatures of a firm may be typed, followed by the signature of an attorney of the firm. Signatures on any duplicate original or carbon copy required to be filed may be typed. Every paper to be filed shall bear the date on which it was signed.

Notes

Note: Source-R.R. 4:5-6(a) (third sentence), 4:7-2(b), 4:11 (first three sentences); caption and text amended to be effective September 11, 1978; amended July 16, 1981 to be effective September 14, 1981; amended July 13, 1994 to be effective September 1, 1994.