New Jersey § 48:5-11
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 48:5-11, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 48:5-11.
The agreement shall be submitted to the stockholders of each company at a meeting
called specially for the purpose. Written or printed notice of the time and place of the meeting shall be delivered
or mailed by each company to its stockholders of record whose post-office addresses
are known to the company, at least thirty days before the meeting and a general notice
thereof shall also be published daily for at least four weeks in a newspaper printed
in the city, town or county where the company has its principal office or place of
business. At the meeting, a vote by ballot shall be taken for the adoption or rejection of the
agreement, each share entitling the holder thereof to one vote. The ballot shall be cast in person or by proxy. If two-thirds of the votes of all the stockholders of the respective companies shall
be for the adoption of the agreement, that fact shall be certified thereon by the
secretary of each company under its seal. The agreement so adopted or a certified copy thereof shall be filed in the office
of the secretary of state and shall from thence be deemed and taken to be the agreement
of the companies. The secretary of state shall be paid twenty dollars upon filing the agreement. A copy of the agreement duly certified by the secretary of state shall be evidence
of the existence thereof and that the provisions of this section have been complied
with.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 48:5-11
What does New Jersey Statutes § 48:5-11 cover?
Section 48:5-11 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 § 48:5-11?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 48:5-11 apply to my situation?
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