# N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1.4: Inapplicability of time limitation for adverse possession cases

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C14_S14-1.4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1.4
- **Heading:** Inapplicability of time limitation for adverse possession cases
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 14 / Section 14-1.4

## Text

3. The 10-year time period limitation on actions for the statute of repose set forth in section 1 of P.L.1967, c.59 (C.2A:14-1.1) for surveying shall not be applicable to cases of adverse possession. In adverse possession cases the statute of repose for surveying shall be coterminous with the time period required for the adverse possession. L.2001,c.76,s.3.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:14-1 6 years](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C14_S14-1.md)
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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C14_S14-1.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.