New Jersey § 2a:14-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:14-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:14-21.
If a person entitled to commence an action or proceeding specified in N.J.S.2A:14-1 to 2A:14-8 or N.J.S.2A:14-16 to 2A:14-20 or to a right or title of entry under N.J.S.2A:14-6 is under the age of 18 years or a person who has a mental disability that prevents the
person from understanding his legal rights or commencing a legal action at the time the cause of action or right or title accrues, the person may commence the action or make the entry, within the time as limited by those statutes, after reaching majority or having the mental capacity to pursue the person's lawful rights . Notwithstanding the provisions of this section to the contrary, an action by or
on behalf of a minor that has accrued for medical malpractice for injuries sustained
at birth shall be commenced prior to the minor's 13th birthday, as provided in N.J.S.2A:14-2 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:14-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:14-21 cover?
Section 2a:14-21 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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