New Jersey § 44:4-91
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-91, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 44:4-91.
If it is ascertained at any time that a person who has been assisted by or has received
support from any municipality or county has real or personal property over and above
that necessary for his maintenance in whole or in part, if such poor person is maintained
by the county at home, or over and above that sufficient for his family, or if any
such person shall die, leaving real or personal property, an action may be maintained
in the court of common pleas of the county by the board of chosen freeholders which
has furnished or provided such assistance or support, or any part thereof, against
such person or his estate, to recover the sums of money which have been expended by
the county in the assistance and support of the person during the period for which
support was furnished, and if any person shall die having received relief or maintenance
as a poor person and having insurance upon his life, the proceeds of the insurance,
after the payment of the expense of the last illness and the funeral expenses of the
person, shall, if the terms of the policy so permit, be first applied to the reimbursement
of the county, for the cost of the support and maintenance of the person, but no action
shall lie, nor shall any appropriation of insurance be made against any estate when
it is shown to the satisfaction of the court that the proceeds thereof, or the estate,
are needed to prevent the widow or minor children of the poor person from becoming
dependent upon the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 44:4-91
What does New Jersey Statutes § 44:4-91 cover?
Section 44:4-91 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 § 44:4-91?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 44:4-91 apply to my situation?
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