New Jersey § 48:12-145
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-145, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-145.
If a railroad company shall fail or neglect to run daily trains on any part of its
road for a space of 10 days the Superior Court, on petition of a citizen of this State
and on due proof of the facts, may appoint a receiver who shall take possession of
all of the real estate and personal property of the company and operate the road and
transact the ordinary business thereof in the transportation of freight and passengers
for such time as the Superior Court may direct. All expenses incurred thereby shall be a first lien on all the earnings of the company
prior to any other claim and the surplus if any shall be distributed as the Superior
Court may direct. The receiver shall apply all unencumbered personal property not required in the
operation of the road and all moneys transferred to him at the time of his appointment,
towards the payment of wages then due to employees of the company, not exceeding 2
months' wages. This section shall not apply to a railroad at any seaside resort built principally
for the transportation of summer travelers nor to a temporary suspension necessary
to complete, reconstruct or change the grade of any railroad.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-145
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-145 cover?
Section 48:12-145 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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