§ 46:2-1 Titles, rights and interests preserved
§ 46:2-2 Frauds or forgeries not validated
§ 46:2-3 Registry of mortgages not affected

Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes > Title 46 > Chapter 2 - Titles, Rights and Interests Preserved

  • Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another.
  • Forgery: The fraudulent signing or alteration of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage, or check. The intent of the forgery is to deceive or defraud. Source: OCC
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.