§ 3A:36-5 — Effect of admeasurement

If the dower or curtesy estate becomes consummate after an admeasurement authorized by section 3A:36-4 of this title, the widow or widower shall have for her or his life the portion so admeasured, and the remaining portion of the real estate shall be held by the purchaser free and clear of all right or estate of dower or curtesy from the time of the judgment of the court so admeasuring, unless the same be set aside or reversed.