New Jersey § 3a:38-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:38-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:38-2.
If a release, conveyance or mortgage is directed by the court, a bond shall be given
by the owner of the real estate to the superior court or to the guardian of the incapacitated
person in such penalty and with such surety as the court may direct, to secure to
the person so entitled to a right or estate of curtesy or dower consummate, the enjoyment
during his or her life of a fund equal to such an amount of the whole proceeds of
the sale or other conveyance of real estate, or of their value, as will equal the
amount of curtesy or dower to which he or she shall be entitled at the time when his
or her right or estate vested, or, if the curtesy or dower interest be inchoate, to
secure the enjoyment of such fund to the person so entitled during his or her life,
after the same becomes consummate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:38-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:38-2 cover?
Section 3a:38-2 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:38-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:38-2" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 3a:38-2 apply to my situation?
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