The opinion of the court was delivered by CARCHMAN, J.A.D.
This appeal requires us to interpret a provision of N.J.S.A. 22A:4-8 (the statute) and determine the Sheriff's entitlement to fees after a foreclosure sale has resulted in a default by the high bidder and forfeiture of a deposit. We conclude, as did Judge Gibson in the Chancery Division, that the Sheriff is entitled to a commission on the amount of the forfeited deposit rather than the bid amount.<...
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