# N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-2: Record of execution against real estate

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C17_S17-2

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-2
- **Heading:** Record of execution against real estate
- **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 17-2

## Text

Every writ of execution which shall be sued forth against real estate shall, before its delivery to the sheriff or other officer, be recorded in a book to be kept for that purpose by the clerk of the court out of which the same was issued. Such record so made shall be as good evidence as the writ itself.
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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