EZRCP · New Jersey · Part 4 - Civil Practice · R. 4:81-4

R. 4:81-4. — 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 the resident of this State, unless the best interests of the minor will not thereby be served.

Notes

Note: Source-R.R. 4:101-4. Amended July 26, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; former R. 4:82-4 amended and rule redesignated June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4,

1990.