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Rule 4:53-2.Venue

Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026

In one sentenceRule 4:53-2 places venue for an action to appoint a receiver of a corporation or partnership in the county where its principal place of business is located.

Full Text of Rule 4:53-2

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The venue in actions in the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver of a corporation or partnership shall be laid in the county where the principal place of business of the corporation or partnership is located.

Amendment History

New Jersey publishes each rule’s amendment record in a “History” note beneath the rule. It is reproduced verbatim below; the “R.R.” citations refer to the former Revised Rules numbering the current rules replaced.

Source-R.R. 4:68-2.

Plain-English Summary

An action seeking a receiver for a corporation or partnership has one clear home: the county where that entity's principal place of business is located.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is an action to appoint a corporate receiver filed in New Jersey?

In the county where the corporation's or partnership's principal place of business is located.

Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:53-2). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. · Official source
Also known as: receivership venue