New Jersey § 16:13-15
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:13-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:13-15.
Any Reformed church in America or Reformed religious society in America, in this State,
which has ceased or failed to maintain religious worship or services, or to use its
property for religious worship or services, according to the tenets, usages and customs
of Reformed churches in America in this State, for two consecutive years, or whose
membership has so diminished in numbers, or in financial strength as to render it
impossible or impracticable for such church or society to maintain religious worship
or services, or to protect its property from exposure, waste and dilapidation, or
to fulfill the purpose for which it was incorporated, shall be deemed and taken to
be extinct, and may be so declared and thereupon dissolved by a civil action brought
in the Superior Court. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise. The property of such church or society, or property which may be held in trust for
such church or society may be transferred to and the title and possession thereof
vested in the particular classis having ecclesiastical jurisdiction over the same.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:13-15
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:13-15 cover?
Section 16:13-15 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 § 16:13-15?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 16:13-15" (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 § 16:13-15 apply to my situation?
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