New Jersey § 12a:7-401
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-401, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12a:7-401.
The obligations imposed by this Chapter on an issuer apply to a document of title
even if: a. The document does not comply with the requirements of this Chapter or of any other
statute, rule, or regulation regarding its issuance, form, or content; b. The issuer violated laws regulating the conduct of its business; c. The goods covered by the document were owned by the bailee when the document was
issued; or d. The person issuing the document is not a warehouse but the document purports to
be a warehouse receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 12a:7-401
What does New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-401 cover?
Section 12a:7-401 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 12a:7-401?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 12a:7-401" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 12a:7-401 apply to my situation?
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