New Jersey § 2a:16-46
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-46, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:16-46.
When a party in whose favor a judgment is entered or docketed, any assignee of record,
anyone entitled to receive satisfaction, or the legal representative of a deceased
party or a guardian, shall have received satisfaction thereof, he or his attorney
shall either enter an acknowledgment of satisfaction on the record of the judgment,
or shall deliver to the party making satisfaction or his representative, guardian
or attorney or to the clerk of the court in which the judgment is entered or docketed,
a warrant directing and authorizing the clerk to satisfy the same of record. Any such warrant shall set forth the book and page wherein the judgment is recorded
or docketed.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:16-46
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-46 cover?
Section 2a:16-46 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:16-46?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:16-46" (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 § 2a:16-46 apply to my situation?
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