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N.J.S.A. 2A:55-1 Liability of any of joint debtors served; judgment and execution; special judgment as against those served by publication
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2A:55-1. Liability of any of joint debtors served; judgment and execution; special judgment as against those served by publication Where persons are jointly indebted to any other person upon any joint contract, obligation or matter, and in an action thereon by the creditor any of…
N.J.S.A. 2A:55-2 Representatives of 1 joint debtor chargeable as on joint and several obligations
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2A:55-2. Representatives of 1 joint debtor chargeable as on joint and several obligations The representative of 1 joint debtor dying in the lifetime of the other joint debtor, may be charged with the obligation in the same manner as the representative might have been charged if t…
N.J.S.A. 2A:55-3 Real sum due considered as the debt; judgment for penalty; discharge
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2A:55-3. Real sum due considered as the debt; judgment for penalty; discharge When an action is brought or a claim is made in an action on a bond, note or other contract containing a penalty to secure the payment of money only, the true sum due and not the penalty, shall be deeme…
N.J.S.A. 2A:55-4 Payment may be pleaded even though not made according to condition
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2A:55-4. Payment may be pleaded even though not made according to condition If, before action is brought on a bond, which has a condition or defeasance to make void the same on payment of a less sum, at a day or place certain, the obligor, his heirs, executors or administrators h…