N.J. Stat. § 42:3-29: Creditors paid pro rata; disposition of balance

Receivers or trustees of a limited partnership association appointed under the provisions of this article shall pay ratably, as far as possible, out of the funds of the expired, dissolved or insolvent association, all the creditors of the association who shall prove their debts or claims as directed by the court. Any balance remaining after the payment of the debts of the association and the necessary expenses of administration shall be distributed among the members of the association.