New Jersey § 2a:61-17
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:61-17, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:61-17.
When a conveyance of any real estate sold by a sheriff, or other officer or other
person mentioned in section 2A:61-1 of this title, pursuant to a judgment, execution or order of any court, shall hereafter
be duly made and acknowledged, or approved as provided for in this chapter, or shall
have been heretofore duly made and acknowledged more than 7 years before the same
shall be offered in evidence, no evidence shall be received or be of any force or
avail against any bona fide purchaser holding under such conveyance, or his heirs
or assigns, that the execution had not been duly recorded before it was delivered
to the sheriff, or that the sale of such real estate had not been duly advertised,
or that the money recovered or ordered to be made by the judgment, or execution, had
been paid before the sale, unless the payment or satisfaction of such judgment, or
execution shall have been entered of record before such sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:61-17
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:61-17 cover?
Section 2a:61-17 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:61-17?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 2a:61-17 apply to my situation?
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