New Jersey § 4:19-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4:19-5.
When any person shall sustain damage by the destruction or wounding of his sheep,
lambs, domestic animals or poultry, except dogs and cats, he may take two respectable
freeholders of the taxing district wherein the damage was done, who are not related
to him, to view the animals or poultry so killed or wounded. If it shall appear to their satisfaction that the animals or poultry were killed or
wounded by a dog or dogs, the freeholders shall make a return or certificate thereof
in writing, properly verified, stating the amount of damages such person has sustained. That certificate, together with the properly verified certificate of the person
suffering the damage, setting forth the facts of the case in full and the estimate
of damages sustained, shall entitle the person damaged to the sum stated therein,
to be paid by the governing body of the municipality in conformity with this article;
except that if the damages certified appear to the governing body to be excessive,
it may require the facts stated, claimed and exhibited to be investigated before it
under oath and shall award payment accordingly. No claim for damages shall be valid unless the certificate is filed with the clerk
of the municipality within thirty days after the damage for which claim is made has
been sustained.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 4:19-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 4:19-5 cover?
Section 4:19-5 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 § 4:19-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 4:19-5 apply to my situation?
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