NEw JERSEY S TATuTES OF LImITATIONS

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3 We will review those materials free of charge and call to discuss the matter and give you a cost estimate at your convenience. Again, there is no obligation to proceed. 2012 National Legal Research Group, JERSEY STATuTES OF LImITATIONSThe following is an alphabetical listing of New JERSEY statutes of LImITATIONS arranged by area of law. Only those statutes that establish a time period are included. Statutes that establish general rules for the application and interpretation of statutes of LImITATIONS have been omitted. No attempt has been made to systematically include tolling periods or rules, administrative or regulatory time limits, or appeals periods. The information presented here is intended for use as a quick reference.

4 The applicability of each LImITATIONS period will need to be determined on a case-by-case basis through examination of the entire statute and relevant case publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is offered with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal services. If legal advice is required, the services of a competent attorney should be sought. (From a Declaration of Principles jointly adopted by a Committee of the American Bar Association and a Committee of Publishers and Associations.)ArEA oF LAWL imitAtions PEriodstAtutEABusE oF ProCEss2 years2A:14-2 ACCounts Open accounts between nonmerchants6 years 2A:14-1 Open accounts between merchants4 years12A:2-725 AdoPtionAction to set aside judgment of adoptionno limit where exceptional circumstances are shownRules 4:50-2, 4:50-1(f)AdVErsE PossEssionOf any real estate except woodlands and cultivated tracts30 years 2A:14-30 Of any woodlands and cultivated tracts60 years2A.

5 14-30 ALCoHoLiC BEVErAGEsComplaint issued charging defendant with violation of Title 39 Motor Vehicle and Traffic Law Violation including driving while intoxicatedwithin 30 days after the commission of the offense, a court must issue process directed to a constable, police officer, or the chief administrator for the appearance or arrest of the person so charged39:5-3 Injury caused by sales to underage persons2 years2A:14-2 Injury caused pursuant to the service of alcohol 2 years2A:14-2 Property seized as the result of an investigation under the Alcoholic Beverages Law1 year from date of seizure 33:1-66 AntitrustClaim arising out of the Antitrust Act4 years56:9-14 ArCHitECtsClaim arising out of construction or planning10 years after the performance or furnishing of such services and construction2A14:1-1 2012 National Legal Research Group, oF LAWL imitAtions PEriodstAtutEAssAuLtIntentional tort claim2 years2A:14-2 Criminal prosecution5 years2C:1-6(b)(1)BAiLState prosecution of bail jumping5 years2C:1-6 BAnKsActions arising out of violations of the Banking Act Arising out of Bank Installment Loanwithin 2 years of date violation occurred17.

6 9A-59 Arising out of a banks collection of excess interest rates or unlawful taking of securitywithin 2 years of date violation occurred 17 in the making or collection of a small business loanwithin 2 years of date the violation occurred 17 arising out of fund transfers If the transfer is made with actual intent to hinder or delay or defraud any creditor of the debtor or without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligation, and the debtor (1) was engaged or was about to engage in a business or a transaction for which the remaining assets of the debtor were unreasonably small in relation to the business or transaction; or (2) intended to incur, or believed or reasonably should have believed that the debtor would incur, debts beyond the debtor's ability to pay as they become due4 years from date the transfer was made or incurred.

7 If later, within one year after the transfer was discovered 25:2-31 A transfer made or obligation incurred by a debtor whose claim arose before the transfer was made or the obligation was incurred if the debtor made the transfer or incurred the obligation without receiving a reasonably equivalent value in exchange for the transfer or obligation and the debtor was insolvent at that time or the debtor became insolvent as a result of the transfer or obligation4 years after the transfer was made or incurred25:2-31A transfer made by a debtor is fraudulent as to a creditor whose claim arose before the transfer was made if the transfer was made to an insider for an antecedent debt, the debtor was insolvent at that time, and the insider had reasonable cause to believe that the debtor was insolvent1 year25:2-31 Action arising out of a letter of creditwithin 1 year after expiration date of letter or 1 year after cause of action accrues, whichever is later12A.

8 5-115 2012 National Legal Research Group, oF LAWL imitAtions PEriodstAtutEBAnKs (ContinuEd)Action arising out of negotiable instruments Action to enforce payment of note payable at a definite time within 6 years of due date or, if accelerated, accelerated due date 12A:3-118(a) Action on note payable on demandwithin 6 years of demand, but if no demand no action may be filed after 10 years of continuous nonpayment of principal or interest12A:3-118(b) Obligation to pay an unaccepted draftwithin 3 years after dishonor of the draft or within 10 years of the date of draft , whichever occurs first12A:3-118(c) Action to enforce the obligation of a party providing a certified, tellers, cashiers, or travelers checkwithin 3 years after demand for payment12A:3-118(d) Action to enforce the obligation of a party to a certificate of depositwithin 6 years from due date if one is provided and, if not, within 6 years from entry12A.

9 3-118(e) Action to enforce the obligation of a party to pay an accepted draft , other than a certified checkwithin 6 years after the due date or dates stated in the draft or acceptance if the obligation of the acceptor is payable at a definite time, or within 6 years after the date of the acceptance if the obligation of the acceptor is payable on demand 12A:3-118(f) Action for conversion of an instrument, for money had and received, or like action based on conversion, for breach of warranty, or to enforce an obligation, duty, or right arising out of the within 3 years from date action accrues 12A:3-118(g)BAttErYIntentional tort claim2 years2A:14-2 Criminal prosecution5 years2C:1-6(b)(1)BondsBonds given by constables within 4 years after the date of the bond2A:14-18 Bonds given by municipal magistrateswithin 10 years after the date of the bond2A:14-19 Bonds given by sheriff, county, or municipalitywithin 9 years after the date of the bond 2A:14-17 Election approving school bonds15 days from date of electionRule 4:69-6(1)Relating to insolvent debtors within 20 years after the date of the bond2A.

10 14-6 Review of any resolution or ordinance authorizing the issuance of notes or bonds of any municipality or other political subdivisionafter 20 days from the date of the first publication thereof following final passage Rule 4:69-6 2012 National Legal Research Group, oF LAWL imitAtions PEriodstAtutECHiLdrEnAction on behalf of parent for injury to minor child2 years 2 on behalf of child for injury to minor child2 years from discovery of injury unless medical malpractice at birth, and then, the claim must be brought by the time child turns 13 Child exploitationwithin 2 years after child reaches majority2A:30B-6 Minor entitled to bring an action authorized by 2A:14-1 to-8 or 2A:14-16 to :14-20 or 2A:14-6 may commence action within such time as limited by those statutes, after his or her coming to age of 21 2A:50-4 Uniform Interstate Family Support Act State action for arrears of support10 years or period under issuing state, whichever is longer 2 Vaccine-related injury claims 3 years after the date of the occurrence of the first symptom or manifestation of onset or of the significant aggravation of such injury 42 300aa-16(a)(2); see McDonald v.