New Jersey § 2a:44-142
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-142, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-142.
A lien created under this article may be discharged by: a. Filing with the financial officer of the public agency a duly acknowledged or proved
certificate of the claimant or his successor in interest, or his duly authorized attorney
or agent or his attorney of record, stating that the lien is discharged; b. The lapse of 60 days since the completion of the work to be performed or the acceptance
of the same by resolution of the public agency without the commencement of an action
to enforce the lien claim or the filing of answer, within the time allowed by the
practice of, or within such time as may be allowed him by, the superior court, asserting
such lien in an action brought by another claimant; c. Satisfaction of a judgment rendered in an action to enforce the lien or claim;
or d. The final judgment of the superior court in an action to enforce the lien to which
the claimant was a party.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-142
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-142 cover?
Section 2a:44-142 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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