New Jersey § 16:2-20
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:2-20, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:2-20.
Any Baptist church or religious society or any Seventh-Day Baptist church or religious
society 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 Baptist churches in this State, or of Seventh-Day
Baptist churches which are members of the Seventh-Day Baptist General Conference,
as the case may be, for the space of 2 consecutive years immediately prior to the
commencement of the action; or whose membership has so diminished in numbers, or
in financial strength, as to render it impossible or impracticable to maintain religious
worship or services or to protect its property from exposure to waste and dilapidation,
or to fulfill the purpose for which it was incorporated, shall be deemed and taken
to be extinct. The Superior Court in a civil action, proceeding in a summary manner or otherwise,
may dissolve any such church or religious society.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:2-20
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:2-20 cover?
Section 16:2-20 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 § 16:2-20?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 16:2-20" (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?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 16:2-20 apply to my situation?
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