New Jersey § 16:10a-14
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:10a-14, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:10a-14.
All real and personal property belonging to or held in trust for any local church
of The United Methodist Church that has or shall become abandoned shall vest in and
become the property of that annual conference of The United Methodist Church in which
such local church was located. A local church of The United Methodist Church shall be regarded as abandoned when
its membership is so reduced that it has not sufficient members to fill its offices,
and when it has ceased to hold its regular meetings and to keep its relation with
any charge having regular connection with an annual conference of The United Methodist
Church for a period of 2 consecutive years. The annual conference of The United Methodist Church in which any such abandoned local
church was located may, in pursuance of a resolution by it, sell the property of any
such abandoned local church and convey the same to the purchaser by deed in its corporate
name.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:10a-14
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:10a-14 cover?
Section 16:10a-14 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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