New Jersey § 40a:9-109
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-109, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 40a:9-109.
If a sheriff or acting sheriff fails to perform any duty imposed upon him by law in
respect to writs of execution resulting in loss or damage to the judgment creditor,
he shall be subject to amercement in the amount of such loss and damage to and for
the use of the judgment creditor. Such amercement may be made by the court having jurisdiction of the judgment and
proceedings for the enforcement thereof in an action or proceeding for amercement
or in the nature of an amercement brought for the purpose. The court may proceed in a summary manner or otherwise. The delinquent sheriff or acting sheriff shall also be subject to attachment or
punishment for contempt.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 40a:9-109
What does New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-109 cover?
Section 40a:9-109 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 § 40a:9-109?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 40a:9-109" (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 § 40a:9-109 apply to my situation?
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