New Jersey § 2a:61-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:61-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:61-16.
Any purchaser of real estate at any public sale, held by any officer or person mentioned
in section 2A:61-1 of this title, except at sales under general execution and actual levy thereunder,
or for unpaid taxes or municipal liens, shall be entitled to be relieved from his
bid if, before delivery of the deed, he shall satisfy the court by whose authority
such sale was made of the existence of any substantial defect in or cloud upon the
title of the real estate sold, which would render such title unmarketable, or of the
existence of any lien or encumbrance thereon, unless a reasonable description of the
estate or interest to be sold, and of the defects in title and liens or encumbrances
thereon, with the approximate amount of such liens and encumbrances, if any, be inserted
in the notices and advertisements required by law, and in the conditions of sale;
but, if the court shall direct any lien or encumbrance not described, and which is
due and payable, to be paid out of the proceeds of sale, the purchaser shall not then
be relieved by reason of such lien or encumbrance.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:61-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:61-16 cover?
Section 2a:61-16 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:61-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 2a:61-16" (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:61-16 apply to my situation?
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