New Jersey § 41:1-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 41:1-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 41:1-5.
Every person who shall be permitted or required to take an oath in any case, where,
by law, an oath is allowed or required, may take the same with the ceremony of lifting
up the hand and swearing by the ever-living God, instead of that of touching and kissing
the book of the gospels; and every person who is or shall be empowered and required
to tender and administer an oath in the usual form, shall be and is empowered and
required, on request of the party to be sworn, to administer the same in the manner
herein prescribed. An oath, which shall be administered and taken agreeably to the mode prescribed in
this section shall be as good and effectual as if the same had been administered and
taken in the usual form of laying the hand on and kissing the gospels.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 41:1-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 41:1-5 cover?
Section 41:1-5 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 § 41:1-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 41:1-5 apply to my situation?
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