New Jersey Statutes

N.J. Stat. § 32:1-161 (2026)

Injunction suits against Port Authority

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The foregoing consent does not extend to suits, actions or proceedings for judgments, orders or decrees restraining, enjoining or preventing the Port Authority from committing or continuing to commit any act or acts, other than suits, actions or proceedings by the Attorney-General of New York or by the Attorney-General of New Jersey--each of whom is hereby authorized to bring such suits, actions or proceedings in his discretion on behalf of any person or persons whatsoever who requests him so to do except in the cases excluded by sections two, three and four of this act; provided, that in any such suit, action or proceeding, no judgment, order or decree shall be entered except upon at least two days' prior written notice to the Port Authority of the proposed entry thereof.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1992–1992 · leading case: Hess v. Port Auth. Trans-Hudson Corp.(PATH), 809 F. Supp. 1172 (D.N.J. 1992).
Hess v. Port Auth. Trans-Hudson Corp.(PATH), 809 F. Supp. 1172 (D.N.J. 1992). · cites it 2× “for the recovery of statutory penalties"); N.J.S.A. § 32:1-161 and N.Y.Unconsol.Law § 7105 ("consent does not extend to suits .”
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