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Rule 8, Sec. 5Rule 8, Sec. 5
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Fraud, mistake, condition of the mind. In all averments of fraud or mistake the circumstances constituting fraud or mistake must be stated with particularity. Malice, intent, knowledge, or other condition of the mind of a person may be averred generally.(5a)
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