New Jersey § 2a:31-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:31-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:31-2.
a. Every action commenced under this chapter shall be brought in the name of an administrator
ad prosequendum or administrator of the decedent for whose death damages are sought, except where decedent dies testate
and his will is probated, in which event the executor named in the will and qualifying,
or the administrator with the will annexed, as the case may be, shall bring the action. b. In the case of a plaintiff who is qualified for appointment as administrator ad
prosequendum, executor, or administrator with the will annexed, as the case may be,
but who was not yet appointed as such at the time the plaintiff commenced an action
under this chapter, the court may allow the plaintiff to be designated administrator
ad prosequendum, executor, or administrator with the will annexed, as the case may
be, and to allow the plaintiff to amend pleadings nunc pro tunc relating back to the
plaintiff's first filed pleading to reflect the designation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:31-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:31-2 cover?
Section 2a:31-2 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:31-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:31-2" (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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