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.
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
Amendment History
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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