New Jersey § 2a:17-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-5.
If under more than 1 execution issued to different counties pursuant to section 2A:17-4 of this title, property is under levy at the same time, no sale of the property of
the person against whom such executions have issued shall be made under more than
1 of such executions, except to satisfy a deficiency remaining after a prior sale. The court may, for good cause, stay the proceedings on any 1 or more of such executions,
direct under which execution a sale shall be first made or order the proceeds of any
sale to be paid into court. If a sale shall be made contrary to the provisions of this section, the party at whose
instance the executions have issued and his attorney shall be liable as trespassers
to the adverse party for all damages he may sustain thereby.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-5 cover?
Section 2a:17-5 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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