New Jersey § 2a:19-30
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:19-30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:19-30.
The wages of clerks, mechanics and laborers due from the assignor at the time of the
general assignment including wages fully earned though not then payable, shall be
preferred and shall be paid by the assignee before any other claim or debt. In case any such wages have been partly earned at the time of the assignment, but
are not then payable, the same shall be equitably apportioned and shall be paid as
preferred debts insofar as they have been earned up to the said time. No payment of more than $300 shall be made as a preferred debt to any one person. In case any claim shall receive a preference to the extent of $300 under this section,
any balance thereof remaining unpaid shall be entitled to all dividends to be calculated
upon such balance as upon a claim of a general creditor.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:19-30
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:19-30 cover?
Section 2a:19-30 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:19-30?
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