New Jersey § 2a:17-80
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-80, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:17-80.
If a person committed to prison by virtue of an execution escapes therefrom, the creditor
at whose suit the prisoner was charged in execution at the time of the escape may
retake the escaped prisoner by any new capias, or alias capias ad satisfaciendum,
or sue forth any other kind of execution on the judgment, as if the body of the prisoner
had never been taken in execution.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:17-80
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:17-80 cover?
Section 2a:17-80 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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