New Jersey § 2a:50-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:50-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:50-37.
The sheriff or other officer to whom a writ of execution under section 2A:50-36 of this title shall be directed and delivered shall make sale pursuant to the command
of such writ, and shall make and execute a deed or deeds for the premises sold, as
the case may require; but no greater estate in the premises sold shall, at any time,
be granted to a purchaser than would have been vested in the mortgagee had the equity
of redemption been duly foreclosed. The moneys arising from a sale pursuant to this section shall be applied to pay off
and discharge the moneys ordered to be paid, and the surplus, if any, shall be deposited
with the court and the same shall be paid to the person or persons entitled thereto,
upon application therefor, as the court shall determine. Such surplus moneys may be invested at interest on such security as the court shall
order pending application therefor by the person or persons entitled thereto. All charges in connection with applications for surplus moneys not exceeding $100,
shall not exceed the sum of $5.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:50-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:50-37 cover?
Section 2a:50-37 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:50-37?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:50-37" (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:50-37 apply to my situation?
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