New Jersey § 39:6-69
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:6-69, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:6-69.
When any qualified person recovers a valid judgment in any court of competent jurisdiction
in this State against any other person, who was the operator or owner of a motor vehicle,
for injury to, death of, any person or persons, or a similar valid judgment in such
court against such a defendant for an amount in excess of $500.00, exclusive of interest
and costs, for damage to property, except property of others in charge of such operator
or owner or such operator's or owner's employees, arising out of the ownership, maintenance
or use of the motor vehicle in this State on or after April 1, 1955, and any amount
remains unpaid thereon in the case of a judgment for bodily injury or death, or any
amount in excess of $500.00 remains unpaid thereon in case of a judgment for damage
to property, such judgment creditor may, upon the termination of all proceedings,
including reviews and appeals in connection with such judgment, file a verified claim
in the court in which the judgment was entered, and upon 10 days' written notice to
the association may apply to the court for an order directing payment out of the fund, of the amount
unpaid upon such judgment for bodily injury or death, which does not exceed, or upon
such judgment for damage to property, which exceeds the sum of $500.00 and does not
exceed-- (a) The maximum amount or limit of $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, on
account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident, and (b) The maximum amount or limit, subject to such limit for any one person so injured
or killed, of $30,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to,
or death of, more than one person, in any one accident, and (c) The maximum amount or limit of $5,000.00, exclusive of interest and costs, for
damage to property in any one accident.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:6-69
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:6-69 cover?
Section 39:6-69 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 § 39:6-69?
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