New Jersey § 2a:44-33
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-33, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:44-33.
If the lien held by a person upon chattels in his possession for labor or materials
furnished in the repair or construction thereof, and the amount due thereon, either
in whole or part, shall remain unpaid for 3 months after the same became due and payable,
the person having the lien may sell the chattels at public auction. If the chattels are of a nature as to be easily separated or divided, no more shall
be sold than necessary, as near as may be, to make sufficient money to pay the lien
and expenses of the sale. Notice of the sale shall be given by publishing the notice once in each of the 2
weeks preceding the day of sale in a newspaper circulating in the county and by posting
in 5 public places in the municipality in which the chattels are located, and by mailing
a copy of the notice to the owner, if his address is known, not less than 5 days before
the day of sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:44-33
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:44-33 cover?
Section 2a:44-33 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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