Rule 8:3-2. Pleadings Allowed

(a) Generally Pleadings shall consist of the complaint and such responsive pleadings as shall be filed in the action. A case information statement in a form prescribed in these rules shall be attached to the complaint. A complaint that fails to include a case information statement shall be treated as a nonconforming paper that shall be returned stamped "Received but not filed (date)" as provided in R. 1:5-6(c).

(b) Local Property Tax Cases In local property tax cases, every defendant may but need not file an answer. There may be a counterclaim and an answer to a counterclaim denominated as such. Unless by order of the court, no other pleading is allowed, except in response to amended and supplementary pleadings.

(c) State Tax Cases In state tax cases (other than cases governed by R. 8:11 (Small Claims)), there shall be a complaint and an answer. Unless by order of the court, no other pleading is allowed, except in response to amended and supplementary pleadings.