# N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-4: Application of act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T2A_C53A_S53A-4

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 2A:53A-4
- **Heading:** Application of act
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 2A / Chapter 53A / Section 53A-4

## Text

This act shall apply to all actions for contribution commenced, and to all judgments recovered, after the effective date hereof irrespective of the time of the commission of the wrongful act or acts by the joint tortfeasors; provided, that it shall not apply with respect to payments made prior to the effective date hereof. L.1952, c. 335, p. 1075, s. 4.

## Nearby sections

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