N.J. Stat. tit. 2B, ch. 50

N.J. Stat. tit. 2B, ch. 50
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N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-1 Action for replevin

2B:50-1. Action for Replevin. A person seeking recovery of goods wrongly held by another may bring an action for replevin in the Superior Court. If the person establishes the cause of action, the court shall enter an order granting possession. Source: N.J.S.2A:59-3. L.1995,c.263,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-2 Temporary relief; on notice

2B:50-2. Temporary Relief; On Notice. If the court, after notice and hearing, and based upon filed papers and testimony, if any, finds a probability of final judgment for the plaintiff, it may, prior to final judgment: a. grant possession of the goods to the plaintiff; or b. order other just relief. Source: New. L.1995,c.263,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-3 Temporary relief; without notice

2B:50-3. Temporary Relief; Without Notice. In an extraordinary case if, before notice and hearing, the court finds from specific facts in an affidavit or verified complaint that the plaintiff is entitled to possession and that an immediate order is necessary to prevent removal of, or irreparable damage to, the goods, the court without notice, may: a. direct a person authorized by the court to remove the goods from the party in possession and hold them pending a hearing; or b. order necessary temporary restraints to preserve the goods pending a hearing. Source: New. L.1995,c.263,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-4 Security

2B:50-4. Security. As part of an order that determines who shall hold the goods pending judgment, the court may further order the holder to give security. Source: N.J.S.2A:59-5, 2A:59-6. L.1995,c.263,s.1.

N.J. Stat. § 2B:50-5 Unrelinquished property

2B:50-5. Unrelinquished property. If the court orders a person to relinquish goods and the person does not relinquish them, the court shall enter an order in aid of execution, or if the plaintiff so requests, assess damages. Source: N.J.S.2A:59-4. L.1995,c.263,s.1.
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