New Jersey § 2a:20-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:20-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:20-9.
If the creditor at whose suit the debtor is imprisoned or was arrested, or any other
creditor, shall in an action brought in a summary manner prove to the satisfaction
of the court that the debtor has not fully delivered up to the use of his creditors
all of his property, real or personal, or that he has concealed or kept back any part
of his property or suffered a judgment to be entered against himself, or made any
conveyance, deed, mortgage, sale, transfer, assignment or other disposition of his
property, real or personal, with intent to defraud his creditors, the court shall
remand him to prison, there to remain in close confinement until discharged by due
course of law. In such an action, the debtor shall have a right to trial by jury.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:20-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:20-9 cover?
Section 2a:20-9 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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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:20-9 apply to my situation?
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