N.J. Stat. § 2A:62-6: Scope of adjudication by court

The court shall, upon the verdict of the jury taken pursuant to section 2A:62-4 of this title, or upon its own inquiry and determination as provided by section 2A:62-5 of this title, finally settle and adjudge whether a defendant to the suit has an estate, interest or right in or lien or encumbrance upon the affected lands, or any part thereof, and what the same is and in or upon what part of the affected lands it exists.

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