This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
This form is a Verfied Complaint for Replevin. The plaintiff has filed this action against defendant in order to replevy certain property in the defendant's possession.
The costs for filing a complaint in Special Civil are: $50 for a complaint where the amount claimed is $5,000 or less. $75 for a complaint where the amount claimed is more than $5,000. $5 for each additional defendant.
If the answer is not verified, the allegations of the complaint are deemed admitted and the plaintiff can move for judgment on the pleadings or move to strike the answer and take judgment by default.
Unless a rule or statute specifically states otherwise, a pleading need not be verified or accompanied by an affidavit.
Definition. A verified complaint is a sworn document in which the plaintiff tells the court the facts of the case and states what relief is sought.
This may be by a sheriffs officer or a private process server. Delivery may also be made at the defendant's home to a member of the household at least 14 years of age. If personal service cannot be made, then the plaintiff has the option of serving the papers by regular and certified mail.
Verified Complaints are generally not required, except when ex parte relief is sought or when required by a statute or rule regarding a specific cause of action. N.J.R.
Typically, a plaintiff verifies a complaint by attaching a page at the end containing a statement made under oath that: The plaintiff has reviewed the complaint. The plaintiff knows or believes that all allegations that the plaintiff has personal knowledge of to be true.
This may be by a sheriffs officer or a private process server. Delivery may also be made at the defendant's home to a member of the household at least 14 years of age. If personal service cannot be made, then the plaintiff has the option of serving the papers by regular and certified mail.
If alternate service is approved by a judge, a process server may then pursue completion of service through less traditional means, including service by mail, service through publication in a newspaper or periodical, or service through electronic messaging such as email.