New Jersey § 2a:44-159
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-159, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-159.
Waiver or impairment of lien; assignment. The lien under section 2A:44-158 of this title shall not be affected in any way by the recovery of a judgment or the
taking of a bill or note for the money due for labor or material; or by the processor
having released, delivered, relinquished, shipped or surrendered property of the debtor
without having been paid in full at the time of the release, delivery, relinquishment,
shipment or surrender; or by any extension of credit by the processor to any person
at any time. The lien may be enforced as though the judgment had not been recovered; the bill
or note had not been taken; the goods had not been released, delivered, relinquished,
shipped or surrendered without full payment; or the processor had not agreed to extend
credit. The lien and the indebtedness under section 2A:44-158 of this title may be assigned without impairing the lien, and the lien may be enforced
by the assignee directly, or on his behalf by the assignor, to the extent of the indebtedness
so assigned.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-159
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-159 cover?
Section 2a:44-159 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:44-159?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-159" (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:44-159 apply to my situation?
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