New Jersey § 2a:16-42
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-42, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:16-42.
The record of an assignment of a judgment shall, from the time the assignment is left
for record, be notice to all persons concerned that such judgment is so assigned,
except that a sheriff or other officer having in his hands an execution delivered
to him by a person who at the time of the delivery was the owner of the judgment,
shall not be liable to an assignee of the judgment unless the officer has notice of
such assignment or fails to return such execution at the time when it is returnable.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:16-42
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-42 cover?
Section 2a:16-42 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 § 2a:16-42?
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