New Jersey § 3b:27-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:27-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:27-1.
a. A resident or nonresident of this State who absents himself from the place of his
last known residence for a continuous period of 5 years, during which he has not been
heard from, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search
or inquiry, is presumed to be dead. His death is presumed to have occurred at the end of the period unless there is
sufficient evidence for determining that death occurred earlier. b. A resident or nonresident of this State who is exposed to a specific event certified
by the Governor as a catastrophic event that has resulted in a loss of life to persons
known or unknown and whose absence following that event is not satisfactorily explained
after diligent search or inquiry is presumed to be dead. The death is presumed to have occurred at the time of the catastrophic event. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or abrogate the special peril
doctrine under the common law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:27-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:27-1 cover?
Section 3b:27-1 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.
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