New Jersey § 16:13-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:13-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:13-8.
The trustees of any Reformed congregation, by whatever name incorporated, may renounce
or forego the charter or act by which they were incorporated and their name, by writing
under their hands and seals and recorded with the county clerk, if the ministers,
elders and deacons, or elders and deacons of the congregation, as the case may require,
incorporate themselves pursuant to this chapter. Upon such incorporation and recording of such writing, their former incorporation
shall cease and be dissolved, and all the real and personal property shall vest in
the corporation formed under this chapter, the trustees of which shall be the legal
successors in office to those of the former corporation and liable to their debts.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:13-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:13-8 cover?
Section 16:13-8 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 16:13-8?
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