New Jersey § 2a:17-71
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-71, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-71.
If a defendant, or 1 or more of several defendants against whom a judgment has passed,
dies after judgment and the judgment is unsatisfied in whole or in part, then after
6 months after the death of such defendant, execution may, if the court shall, upon
notice to all persons in interest, so order, issue against the goods and chattels
and real estate of the decedent as if the death had not occurred. If objection is made by any interested party, then no order for execution shall
be made until 3 months after the date when notice of the existence of the judgment
was first given to either the executor or administrator or person in interest.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-71
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-71 cover?
Section 2a:17-71 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:17-71?
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