New Jersey § 48:12-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:12-16.
Every railroad company may, by certificate and proceeding in the manner prescribed
by sections 14:11-1 to 14:11-5 of the title Corporations, General: a. Change its name; b. Decrease or increase its capital stock; c. Create one or more classes of preferred stock or prior preference or other special
stock; d. Extend its corporate existence; e. Change the par value of any class or all classes of the shares of its capital stock
with par value; f. Change the number of its outstanding shares of any class of stock into a different
number of shares of said class; g. Change its preferred or special stock into one or more classes of preferred or
special or common stock, or any or all of them; h. Change its common stock into one or more classes of preferred or special or other
common stock, or any or all of them; i. Change stock with par value (of any class or classes) into stock without par value
of the same or of a different class or classes; j. Change stock without par value into stock with par value of the same or of a different
class or classes, either with or without increasing or decreasing the number of shares; k. Provide for funding or satisfying rights in respect to dividends in arrears by
the issuance of stock therefor or otherwise; l. Provide for the creation and issuance of optional rights to subscribe to stock; m. Make other provision for the readjustment or reclassification of all or part of
its capital stock; or n. Alter or amend existing provisions for the regulation of the management and affairs
of the corporation.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:12-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-16 cover?
Section 48:12-16 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 § 48:12-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 48:12-16" (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 § 48:12-16 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in New Jersey can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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