EZRCP · New Jersey · Part 4 - Civil Practice · R. 4:80-5

R. 4:80-5. — Residents Preferred Over Nonresidents

New Jersey · Part 4 - Civil Practice

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Rule text

As between persons equally entitled, the Surrogate's Court in granting letters shall give preference to residents of this State over nonresidents, unless the best interest of the estate will not thereby be served.

Notes

Note: Source - R.R. 4:99-4. Amended July 26, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; amended June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990.