New Jersey § 16:1-27
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-27, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:1-27.
When real estate has been conveyed or devised to any unincorporated religious association,
society, meeting, congregation or organization, or to any persons as officers, trustees
or otherwise on behalf of or in the interest of such religious body, upon condition
that the same shall be held in trust for specific uses, or the rents, issues and profits
be appropriated to specific uses and purposes, and such religious body subsequently
becomes incorporated, then the title to such real estate shall vest in the incorporated
association, society, meeting, congregation or organization as effectually as if it
had been incorporated at the time of such conveyance or devise and such conveyance
or devise had been made directly to the incorporated body. Such corporation shall have the same right to convey such real estate as the unincorporated
body or such persons had, and any deed made by the corporation, its trustees or officers,
shall be valid and effectual.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-27
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-27 cover?
Section 16:1-27 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 § 16:1-27?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-27" (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 § 16:1-27 apply to my situation?
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