Rule 4:67-2. Complaint; Order to Show Cause; Motion

(a) Order to Show Cause If the action is brought in a summary manner pursuant to R. 4:67-1(a), the complaint, verified by affidavit made pursuant to R. 1:6-6, may be presented to the court ex parte and service shall be made pursuant to R. 4:52-1(b), except that if the action is pending in the Law Division of the Superior Court, it shall be presented to the Assignment Judge or to such other judge as the Assignment Judge designates. The proceeding shall be recorded verbatim provided that the application is made at a time and place where a reporter or sound recording device is available. The court, if satisfied with the sufficiency of the application, shall order the defendant to show cause why final judgment should not be rendered for the relief sought. No temporary restraints or other interim relief shall be granted in the order unless the defendant has either been given notice of the action or consents thereto or it appears from the specific facts shown by affidavit or verified complaint that immediate and irreparable damage will result to the plaintiff before notice can be served or informally given. The order shall be so framed as to notify the defendant fully of the terms of the judgment sought, and subject to the provisions of R. 4:52, it may embody such interim restraint and other appropriate intermediate relief as may be necessary to prevent immediate and irreparable damage. The order to show cause may be in the form set forth in Appendix XII-F through XII-H to the extent applicable.

(b) Motion for Order to Proceed Summarily Actions referred to in R. 4:67-1(b) shall be commenced, and proceedings taken therein, as in other actions, except as herein provided. The notice of motion to proceed summarily shall be supported by affidavits made pursuant to R. 1:6-6 and, if addressed to the defendant, may be served with the summons and complaint; but it shall not be returnable until after the expiration of the time within which the defendant is required to answer the complaint. If the court is satisfied that the matter may be completely disposed of on the record (which may be supplemented by interrogatories, depositions and demands for admissions) or on minimal testimony in open court, it shall, by order, fix a short date for the trial of the action, which shall proceed in accordance with R. 4:67-5, insofar as applicable.