New Jersey § 2a:17-77
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-77, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-77.
No capias ad satisfaciendum shall issue in a civil action or an action for a penalty
to take the body of: a. A female; or b. An infant under the age of 16 years; or c. An infant above such age and under 21 years of age, if the court before which application
for the writ is made, after determining the infant's age and the nature of the offense
or action complained of, decides within its discretion that the writ shall not issue;
or d. A defendant who has been arrested on a capias ad respondendum in an action on contract
on the ground of fraud in the inception of the contract, and as to whom it has been
determined by the court at the trial that such fraud did not exist.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-77
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-77 cover?
Section 2a:17-77 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:17-77?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-77" (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:17-77 apply to my situation?
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