2A:56-15. Lienor not necessary party; effect of partition on lienor A person having a lien, by judgment, decree, mortgage or otherwise, on real estate, or any part thereof, whereof partition is sought in such an action in the superior court, shall not, in the first instance, be a necessary party to the proceedings, and, except as provided in section 2A:56-16 of this title, his lien shall not be altered, affected or impaired by partition of the real estate. L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.
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