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New Jersey Statutes Title 2C. The New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice 2C § 20-20

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

Civil Actions. a. Any person damaged in his business or property by reason of a violation of section 7 of this amendatory and supplementary act  1 may sue therefor in any appropriate court and shall recover threefold any damages he sustains and the cost of the suit, including a reasonable attorney's fee, costs of investigation and litigation.

b. (1) All persons who have possessed or obtained control of stolen property are liable as principals and may be sued jointly or severally, whether or not possession or control was joint.

(2) Any person held liable for possession or control of stolen property under chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes shall have standing to bring a civil action for contribution from any person who possessed or exercised control over the stolen property and who knew, had reason to know, or was reckless with regard to the risk that it was stolen.

c. Any action for damages under chapter 20 of Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes shall be maintained in the Superior Court sitting without a jury.

1 N.J.S.A. § 2C:20-7.1.
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