New Jersey § 25:1-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 25:1-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 25:1-5.
No action shall be brought upon any of the following agreements or promises, unless
the agreement or promise, upon which such action shall be brought or some memorandum
or note thereof, shall be in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith,
or by some other person thereunto by him lawfully authorized: a. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c. 360 .) b. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c. 360 .) c. An agreement made upon consideration of marriage entered into prior to the effective
date of the “Uniform Premarital Agreement Act,” N.J.S.37:2-31 et seq. ; d. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c. 360 .) e. (Deleted by amendment, P.L.1995, c. 360 .) f. A contract, promise, undertaking or commitment to loan money or to grant, extend
or renew credit, in an amount greater than $100,000, not primarily for personal, family
or household purposes, made by a person engaged in the business of lending or arranging
for the lending of money or extending credit. For the purposes of this subsection, a contract, promise, undertaking or commitment
to loan money shall include agreements to lease personal property if the lease is
primarily a method of financing the obtaining of the property; g. An agreement by a creditor to forbear from exercising remedies pursuant to a contract,
promise, undertaking or commitment which is subject to the provisions of subsection
f. of this section ; or h. A promise by one party to a non-marital personal relationship to provide support
or other consideration for the other party, either during the course of such relationship
or after its termination. For the purposes of this subsection, no such written promise is binding unless it
was made with the independent advice of counsel for both parties .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 25:1-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 25:1-5 cover?
Section 25:1-5 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 § 25:1-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 25:1-5 apply to my situation?
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