New Jersey § 2a:62-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:62-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:62-20.
A person in the peaceable possession of lands in this state, claiming ownership thereof
in fee simple under a deed therefor, or by or under descent or devise from the grantee
thereof, which deed contains no covenants, conditions or agreements for the forfeiture
and payment of money or penalties on breach thereof, or restrictions therein, may,
when it is claimed or asserted by anyone that such lands are subject to covenants,
conditions or agreements for the forfeiture and payment of money or penalties on breach
thereof, or restrictions, contained in earlier deeds in the chain of title, and no
action is pending to enforce or test the existence or validity of such covenants,
conditions, agreements or restrictions, maintain an action in the superior court to
settle the existence and validity thereof, and to clear up all doubts and disputes
concerning the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:62-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:62-20 cover?
Section 2a:62-20 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:62-20?
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