R. 4:60-3. — Attachment and Summons

A writ of attachment may be issued as initial or sole process in the action or as additional process pursuant to R. 4:60-5. A summons against the same defendant and additional summonses against other defendants may issue in the same action before or after issuance of the writ. If a summons or writ of attachment is not issued within 10 days after the filing of the complaint, the action may be dismissed as provided by R. 4:37-2(a).