Unless the court otherwise orders, all public sales in any action shall be held at the place where the sheriff usually makes such sales, or at the premises to be sold. The sheriff, receiver or other person may continue such sale by public adjournment, subject to such limitations and restrictions as are provided specially therefor.
Rule 4:65-4.Place of public sale; adjournments
Current through June 18, 2026 · Last verified July 7, 2026
In one sentenceRule 4:65-4 holds public sales at the sheriff's usual sale location or at the property itself, unless the court orders otherwise, and lets the person conducting the sale adjourn it publicly within any applicable limits.
Full Text of Rule 4:65-4
Amendment History
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Source-R.R. 4:83-4.
Plain-English Summary
A public sale defaults to a familiar venue — wherever the sheriff usually conducts such sales, or the property being sold itself — unless the court directs something different.
If the sale needs to be pushed back, the sheriff, receiver, or other person conducting it can adjourn it publicly, subject to whatever specific limitations and restrictions apply to that adjournment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does a court-ordered public sale take place?
At the place where the sheriff usually holds such sales, or at the premises being sold, unless the court orders otherwise.
Source & verification. The rule text and amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the
official New Jersey Rules of Court (N.J. Ct. R. 4:65-4). Prescribed by the Supreme Court of New Jersey (N.J. Const. art. VI, § 2, ¶ 3). The plain-English summary is original and written by us. Last verified July 7, 2026. ·
Official source
Also known as: adjournment of sheriff's sale