New Jersey § 59:4-2

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 59:4-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 59:4-2.

A public entity is liable for injury caused by a condition of its property if the

plaintiff establishes that the property was in dangerous condition at the time of

the injury, that the injury was proximately caused by the dangerous condition, that

the dangerous condition created a reasonably foreseeable risk of the kind of injury

which was incurred, and that either: a. a negligent or wrongful act or omission of an employee of the public entity within

the scope of his employment created the dangerous condition; or b. a public entity had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition under section 59:4-3 a sufficient time prior to the injury to have taken measures to protect against the

dangerous condition. Nothing in this section shall be construed to impose liability upon a public entity

for a dangerous condition of its public property if the action the entity took to

protect against the condition or the failure to take such action was not palpably

unreasonable.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 59:4-2

What does New Jersey Statutes § 59:4-2 cover?

Section 59:4-2 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 § 59:4-2?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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How does New Jersey § 59:4-2 apply to my situation?

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