New Jersey § 3b:22-6
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:22-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:22-6.
If a personal representative in good faith pays a claim presented to him which is
not verified as required, and, on or before final accounting, it is proved to the
court or surrogate that the claim was owed by the decedent and was a just claim against
the estate, the court shall allow in the personal representative's account the full
amount of the claim if the estate is sufficient to pay the debts of equal degree with
the claim in full. If the estate is not sufficient for that purpose, he shall be allowed the pro rata
amount the creditor would have been entitled to receive if the claim had been presented
verified as required.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:22-6
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:22-6 cover?
Section 3b:22-6 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 § 3b:22-6?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:22-6" (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 § 3b:22-6 apply to my situation?
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