New Jersey § 3a:36-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:36-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:36-3.
When the superior court determines that the real estate, or part thereof, is so circumstanced that dower
or curtesy cannot be assigned, admeasured and set off without prejudice to the owners,
it may direct a sale thereof as in an action for partition where actual partition
cannot be had without prejudice to owners, or in its discretion it may direct an assignment
of the dower or curtesy from the rents and profits of the real estate. The court may order the real estate sold free from dower or curtesy, making compensation
for the value thereof.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:36-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:36-3 cover?
Section 3a:36-3 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:36-3?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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