New Jersey § 19:34-24
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-24, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19:34-24.
No person shall make, lay or deposit any bet, wager or stake, to be decided by the
result of any election, by the election or defeat of one or more persons at any election,
or by any contingency connected with or growing out of any election. All contracts for or on account of any money, property or thing in action so bet,
wagered or staked shall be void. Any person who shall pay, deliver or deposit any money, property or thing in action
upon the event of any bet, wager or stake prohibited by this section, may sue for
and recover the same from the winner or person to whom the same, or any part thereof,
shall have been paid or delivered, or with whom the same, or any part thereof, shall
have been deposited, whether he shall have been a stakeholder, or other person, whether
or not the same shall have been paid over by such stakeholder, or whether or not such
bet, wager or stake shall have been lost. No candidate for public office, before or during an election, shall make any bet or
wager with a voter, or take a share or interest in, or in any manner become a party
to such bet or wager, or provide or agree to provide any money to be used by another
in making such bet or wager, upon any event or contingency whatever. No person, directly or indirectly, shall make a bet or wager with a voter, depending
upon the result of any election, with the intent thereby to procure the challenge
of such voter, or to prevent him from voting at the election.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 19:34-24
What does New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-24 cover?
Section 19:34-24 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 § 19:34-24?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 19:34-24" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 19:34-24 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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