New Jersey § 3a:24-19
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:24-19, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:24-19.
In an action brought for the sale of real estate to pay debts, the court to which
an executor or administrator is accountable shall, if satisfied that the personal
estate of the decedent is insufficient to pay debts, direct the sale of so much of
the real estate as will be sufficient to pay the residue of the debts remaining after
the executor or administrator shall have applied the personal estate, or so much thereof
as shall have come to his hands. If he is accountable to a county court, then the court to which he is accountable
may direct the sale, notwithstanding that the real estate may be situated in any other
county; but where the real estate is so situated, a certified copy of the proceedings
in the action shall be recorded in such other county.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:24-19
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:24-19 cover?
Section 3a:24-19 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:24-19?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:24-19" (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:24-19 apply to my situation?
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