New Jersey § 16:1-6

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-6, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 16:1-6.

The trustees of any church or religious society and their successors in office or

a majority of them are authorized and empowered to sell at public or private sale

and convey in fee simple or otherwise all the church and parsonage property of such

church or religious society together with all the estate, right, title and interest

which the said trustees or stewards or other officers now have or may have in the

same by virtue of any deeds of conveyance or otherwise, if the sale is authorized

and directed by a majority of the members present at any meeting called by the trustees

and held at its usual place of public worship, after at least ten days' notice of

the time and place and object of such meeting, by advertisement set up in open view

at or near the place of meeting, which notice shall be signed by the president and

secretary of the board of trustees or by a majority of the trustees.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:1-6

What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:1-6 cover?

Section 16:1-6 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 § 16:1-6?

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