New Jersey § 56:12-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 56:12-2.
A consumer contract entered into on or after the effective date of this amendatory
and supplementary act shall be written in a simple, clear, understandable and easily
readable way. In determining whether a consumer contract has been written in a simple, clear,
understandable and easily readable way as a whole, a court, the Attorney General or
the Commissioner of Insurance, in regard to contracts of insurance provided for in
subsection c. of section 1 of this act (C. 56:12-1c.), shall take into consideration
the guidelines set forth in section 10 of this act. 1 Use of technical terms or words of art shall not in and of itself be a violation
of this act. 1
N.J.S.A. § 56:12-10.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 56:12-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-2 cover?
Section 56:12-2 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 § 56:12-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 56:12-2" (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 § 56:12-2 apply to my situation?
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