New Jersey § 2a:40-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:40-6.
If the person who shall lose and pay such money, or lose and deliver such thing or
things as aforesaid, shall not, within the time aforesaid, without collusion, sue
for the money or other thing or things so lost and paid, or delivered, any other person
may sue for and recover the same, with costs of suit, from such winner, depositary
or stakeholder as aforesaid; the one moiety thereof to the use of the person suing
for the same, and the other moiety to the use of the state; provided the action is
instituted within 6 calendar months from and after the expiration of the time limited
in section 2A:40-5 of this title for the loser to sue for the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:40-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-6 cover?
Section 2a:40-6 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:40-6?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:40-6" (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:40-6 apply to my situation?
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