New Jersey § 2a:17-48
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-48, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-48.
If any real estate, levied upon by virtue of any valid writ of execution by any sheriff,
shall have been or shall be sold by him under such levy during the term of his office,
but shall not have been conveyed by deed by such sheriff during the term of his office,
or if conveyed, the deed conveying the same shall have been lost before the record
thereof, and the purchaser thereof shall have entered into and remained in possession
of such real estate pursuant to such sale and purchase, such sheriff shall have full
power, after the expiration of his term of office, to execute and deliver to the purchaser
from him of any such real estate, a good and sufficient deed. If for any cause such sheriff is unable to execute and deliver his deed, the sheriff
then in office is authorized and empowered to make, execute and deliver a good and
sufficient deed to effectuate such conveyance. Either of said deeds shall have the same force and effect as if the sheriff first-mentioned
had executed and delivered the same during his term of office.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-48
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-48 cover?
Section 2a:17-48 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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