New Jersey § 2A:31-3 Limitation of actions; exceptions

New Jersey Statutes

§ 2A:31-3 — Limitation of actions; exceptions

New Jersey § 2A:31-3

Title 2AADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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Bluebook

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 2A:31-3 (2026).

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2A:31-3 Every action brought under this chapter shall be commenced within 2 years after the death of the decedent, and not thereafter, provided, however, that if the death resulted from murder, aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter for which the defendant has been convicted, found not guilty by reason of insanity or adjudicated delinquent, the action may be brought at any time. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2000, c.157.

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2A:31-3 Every action brought under this chapter shall be commenced within 2 years after the death of the decedent, and not thereafter, provided, however, that if the death resulted from murder, aggravated manslaughter or manslaughter for which the defendant has been convicted, found not guilty by reason of insanity or adjudicated delinquent, the action may be brought at any time. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344; amended 2000, c.157.