N.J. Stat. § 2A:17-62: Action or other proceeding to liquidate by levying officer

For the purpose of liquidation the officer levying the execution shall, at the request of the judgment creditor, sue or take proper judicial proceedings, in his own name as such officer, to obtain such recovery or relief as defendant or a receiver of defendant would be entitled to.

L.1951 (1st SS), c.344.