New Jersey § 2a:56-37
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:56-37, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:56-37.
The court may order partition through actual division, or, pursuant to section 2A:56-2 of this title, through sale of real estate, in any case where the share of a cotenant
therein may be for a less estate than a fee, or may be limited over after an estate
for life, or any estate therein, provided the particular tenant or tenants apply for
or agree to the partition. Any person to whom the remainder, reversion or expectancy is limited over shall,
whether or not he agrees to the partition, be bound thereby and shall thereafter be
entitled only to the part of the real estate set off in severalty upon which his further
right is limited or to an interest in a part of the proceeds of the sale, as the court
may direct.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:56-37
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:56-37 cover?
Section 2a:56-37 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.
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