New Jersey § 3a:16-18
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:16-18, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:16-18.
When, under a mistake or misapprehension of his right or power so to do, a fiduciary
appointed in this state or another state has, prior to January 3, 1941, purchased,
acquired and taken title to real estate as such fiduciary or as “estate of (name of
deceased)”, and such fiduciary was not permitted by law or by his trust to make the
investment or acquire and take title to the real estate as such, the fiduciary may
without order of the court sell the real estate at public or private sale in his name
as such fiduciary, or as fiduciary of the estate, or otherwise, and give a good and
sufficient deed of conveyance therefor conveying a marketable title in fee simple
in such real estate. All sales and transfers of real estate heretofore or hereafter made by such a fiduciary
who purchased, acquired or took title to real estate under the aforementioned circumstances,
are hereby confirmed and made valid, legal and effectual in law. All deeds of conveyance therefore are hereby made good, valid, legal and effectual
in law as of the date thereof as conveying a marketable title in fee simple in such
real estate. This section shall not be construed to release from liability to the estate such fiduciary
by reason of such improper investment or acquisition of real estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:16-18
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:16-18 cover?
Section 3a:16-18 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 § 3a:16-18?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:16-18" (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 § 3a:16-18 apply to my situation?
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