New Jersey § 16:3-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 16:3-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16:3-4.
Every such incorporated board of trustees elected in accordance with the provisions
of this chapter shall have power to: Have perpetual succession by its corporate name; Sue and be sued; Adopt and use a common seal and alter the same; Purchase, lease, acquire, receive, have and hold any lands, tenements, hereditaments,
legacies, donations, moneys, goods and chattels in trust for the use of the enrolled
members of such church; and to sell, grant, convey, mortgage, lease, assign or otherwise
dispose of the same or any part thereof; provided, that no such sale, conveyance,
mortgage or lease of any real property, held in trust as aforesaid shall be made unless
previously authorized by two-thirds of the votes cast at a regular or special meeting
of its enrolled members duly called for that purpose. Every church of Christ, Scientist, incorporated according to the provisions of this
chapter shall have power to make such by-laws as are not inconsistent with the constitution
or laws of the United States or of this State, or with the provisions of the manual
of said the mother church.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 16:3-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 16:3-4 cover?
Section 16:3-4 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 § 16:3-4?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 16:3-4" (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 § 16:3-4 apply to my situation?
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