New Jersey § 2a:81-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 2a:81-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2a:81-2.
In a civil action that is commenced or defended by a guardian on behalf of a person who is mentally incapacitated or by a personal representative on behalf of a decedent , any other party who asserts a claim or an affirmative defense against the person who is mentally incapacitated or against the personal representative, that is supported by oral testimony of a promise, statement , or act of the person who is mentally incapacitated before the onset of mental incapacity, or of the decedent, shall be required to establish the same by clear and convincing
proof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 2a:81-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 2a:81-2 cover?
Section 2a:81-2 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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