New Jersey § 39:10-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:10-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:10-15.
If a motor vehicle is seized, levied upon, or attached and taken into possession,
actually or constructively, by virtue of judicial process issued by a court of competent
jurisdiction in this State, or by virtue of a statute, State, Federal or otherwise,
the person from whose possession the motor vehicle was taken, and without prejudice
to his rights in the premises, shall surrender the title papers to the commissioner
upon written notice or demand from the commissioner. The officer or person so seizing and taking possession of the motor vehicle shall
immediately file with the commissioner a notice in writing giving a full description
of the motor vehicle, as provided in section 39:10-8 of this Title, and the name and address of the person from whom taken, and shall
attach a copy of process or statutory or other authority to the notice. If the motor vehicle is sold in pursuance thereof, the officer so selling it shall
execute and deliver to the purchaser at the sale an application for certificate of
ownership, in the same form and manner as provided in said section 39:10-8 , which shall also contain the name and address of the person from whom the motor
vehicle was taken. A copy of the writ, order, decree, execution or other process under which the motor
vehicle is sold and a copy of the notice of sale, which notice of sale shall contain
a description of the motor vehicle as required by this chapter, shall be attached
thereto. If the sale is held by a bailiff or attorney in fact for a lienor, the lienor shall
also execute the application for certificate of ownership. The commissioner, upon due application to him by the purchaser at the sale, shall
file and record purchase of the vehicle as provided in section 39:10-8 .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:10-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:10-15 cover?
Section 39:10-15 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 § 39:10-15?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:10-15 apply to my situation?
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