New Jersey § 2a:15-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:15-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:15-7.
a. In action to enforce or declare rights in, or concerning, or for partition of
real estate, wherein plaintiff's claim arises out of a written instrument, which instrument
either is executed by defendant and identifies such real estate or appears of record
with respect to the title thereto, from and after the filing of a notice of lis pendens,
any person claiming title to, interest in or lien upon the real estate described in
the notice through any defendant in the action as to which the notice is filed shall
be deemed to have acquired the same with knowledge of the pendency of the action,
and shall be bound by any judgment entered therein, as though he had been made a party
thereto and duly served with process therein. b. In an action other than one specified in subsection a. of this section, if a notice
of lis pendens is filed, that notice shall have the same effect as provided in subsection
a., until the entry of a determination by the court pursuant to this subsection. When a notice of lis pendens is filed in such an action, the plaintiff shall, within
three days after the filing of the notice of lis pendens, serve upon the defendant
a copy of the notice of lis pendens and of the complaint. Any party claiming an interest in the real estate affected by the notice of lis
pendens may, at any time thereafter, file with the court, in accordance with the Rules
Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey, except as otherwise provided herein,
a motion for a determination as to whether there is a probability that final judgment
will be entered in favor of the plaintiff sufficient to justify the filing or continuation
of the notice of lis pendens. The plaintiff shall bear the burden of establishing such probability. The court shall, after hearing and within 10 days, enter a determination as to whether
there is a sufficient probability that final judgment will be entered in favor of
the plaintiff. If the court determines that there is a sufficient probability of final judgment
in favor of the plaintiff, the notice of lis pendens shall be continued of record
and shall have the same effect as provided in subsection a. If the court fails so to determine, the court shall forthwith order the notice of
lis pendens discharged of record.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:15-7
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Section 2a:15-7 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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