# N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-10: Time when execution effective

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-10

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-10
- **Heading:** Time when execution effective
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 17 / Section 17-10

## Text

No writ of execution shall bind the property or the goods of the person against whom such writ is sued forth, but from the time that such writ shall be delivered to the sheriff, under-sheriff, coroner or other officer, his deputy or agent, to be executed.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-1 Sequence of execution; against goods and chattels and real estate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-2 Record of execution against real estate](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-3 Issue of execution without revival of judgment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-4 Several executions to different counties on judgment rendered or docketed in superior court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-5 One sale under executions issued out of superior court levied at same time; liability as trespasser](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-6 Dispute as to application of proceeds of executions out of different courts](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-7 Execution on judgment of Superior Court on appeal from municipal court](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-8 No execution on judgment in action on judgment appealed from pending determination of appeal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-9 Statement of money collected, etc., returned and filed with execution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-10 Time when execution effective](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-11 Indorsement on writs of year and day of receipt thereof by officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-12 Priorities between executions against goods and chattels of same person issued on same day](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-13 Priorities among executions against real estate of same person](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-14 Title of purchaser of personalty prior to actual levy but after delivery of writ to officer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-14.md)

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