New Jersey § 3a:6-57
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-57, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:6-57.
A fiduciary who fails to account as provided by section 3A:6-58 of this title or who fails to comply with the provisions of section 3A:6-56 of this title, or any order entered thereunder, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding
the amount of the estate in the hands of such fiduciary and shall also be liable as
for contempt for disobeying or failing to perform any such court order or for failing
to pay a fine as aforesaid. All fines hereunder shall be collected by execution against the real or personal property
of the defaulting fiduciary and shall be collected in favor of the person to whom
the defaulting fiduciary should have made such payment or delivery as aforesaid and
shall be received as assets by the cofiduciary or substituted fiduciary succeeding
to the management of such estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:6-57
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-57 cover?
Section 3a:6-57 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:6-57?
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