Actions against distrainor; double costs in certain cases
N.J. Stat. § 2A:33-19
in effectIn any action brought to recover damages for an alleged wrongful distress or wrongful act after distraint, a defendant, in whose favor judgment is rendered, shall be entitled to recover double costs.
L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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