New Jersey § 16:20-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:20-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:20-4.
Any church heretofore incorporated in this State, with the consent of the Bishop of
the Coptic Orthodox Diocese in which its place of worship is located, may reincorporate
under the provisions of this act by filing in the office of the Secretary of State,
and a copy thereof in the office of the county clerk in the county in which its principal
place of worship is located, a certificate, signed by the trustees in office at the
time of that reincorporation, in which the majority of those trustees set forth that
they desire to reincorporate under the provisions of this act. The certificate shall include the corporate name by which that church shall be
known, the county and municipality where its principal place of worship is located,
and the names of the bishop and two or more persons appointed by the bishop from among
the priests and deacons of that church, who shall constitute the initial board of
trustees of the church. Immediately upon the filing of that certificate all the right, title, equity and
interest of that church in any estate, real or personal, together with all franchise
and charter rights, shall be vested in the body corporate so created under this act
and the original incorporation of that church shall be null and void.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:20-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:20-4 cover?
Section 16:20-4 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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