New Jersey § 48:3-26
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-26, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:3-26.
The stockholders of any railroad, canal or turnpike company which has been or may
be formed after mortgage sales of the railroad, canal or turnpike, at the annual or
other election of directors, may elect any number of directors (not less than seven
nor more than seventeen), one of whom shall be president, provided that the board
of directors of the company shall first have voted and fixed the number of directors
to be voted for, unless it shall be at the first meeting of the persons for or on
whose account the railroad, canal or turnpike may have been purchased, in which case
the number of directors may be fixed as aforesaid by the persons organizing the new
company under the laws of this state.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:3-26
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:3-26 cover?
Section 48:3-26 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 § 48:3-26?
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