New Jersey § 34:15-7
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-7, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34:15-7.
An accident to an employee causing his injury or death, suffered while engaged in
his employment but resulting from horseplay or skylarking on the part of a fellow
employee, not instigated or taken part in by the employee who suffers the accident,
shall be construed to have arisen out of and in the course of the employment of such
employee and shall be compensable under the act hereby supplemented 1 accordingly. 1
N.J.S.A. § 34:15-1 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 34:15-7
What does New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-7 cover?
Section 34:15-7 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 § 34:15-7?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 34:15-7" (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 § 34:15-7 apply to my situation?
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