New Jersey § 2a:17-39
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-39, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-39.
Whereas, other judgments, and recognizances, besides those, or some of those, by virtue
whereof the sale aforesaid was made, might affect the real estate so sold, if no provision
be made to remedy the same, and whereas, the persons who have not taken, or will not
take out executions upon their judgments, or recognizances, ought not to hinder or
prevent such as do take out executions from having the proper effect and fruits thereof,
therefore, in any such case, the purchaser, his heirs and assigns, shall hold the
lands, tenements, hereditaments, and real estate by him or her purchased as aforesaid,
free and clear of all other judgments and recognizances, whatsoever, on or by virtue
of which no execution has been taken out and executed on the real estate so purchased.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-39
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-39 cover?
Section 2a:17-39 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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