New Jersey § 14a:7-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 14a:7-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14a:7-1.
(1) Each corporation shall have power to create and issue the number of shares stated
in its certificate of incorporation. Such shares may consist of one class or may be divided into two or more classes
and any class may be divided into one or more series. Each class and series may have such designation and such relative voting, dividend,
liquidation and other rights, preferences, and limitations as shall be stated in the
certificate of incorporation, except that all shares of the same class shall be either
without par value or shall have the same par value. Each class and series shall be designated so as to distinguish its shares from those
of every other class and series. (2) In particular, and without limitation upon the general power granted by subsection
14A:7-1(1), a corporation, when so authorized in its certificate of incorporation,
may issue classes of shares and series of shares of any class (a) entitling the holders thereof to cumulative, non-cumulative or partially cumulative
dividends; (b) entitling the holders thereof to receive dividends payable on a parity with or
in preference to the dividends payable on any other class or series; (c) entitling the holders thereof to preferential rights upon the liquidation of,
or upon any distribution of the assets of, the corporation; (d) convertible as provided in section 14A:7-9 ; (e) redeemable as provided in section 14A:7-6 ; (f) lacking voting rights or having limited voting rights or enjoying special or multiple
voting rights.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 14a:7-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 14a:7-1 cover?
Section 14a:7-1 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 § 14a:7-1?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 14a:7-1" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 14a:7-1 apply to my situation?
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