New Jersey § 52:18a-78

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§ 52:18a-78.

a. If the authority shall default in the payment of principal of, or interest on,

any issue of notes or bonds after the same shall become due, whether at maturity or

upon call for redemption, and the default shall continue for a period of 30 days,

or if the authority shall fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this act,

or shall default in any agreement made with the holders of any issue of notes or bonds,

the holders of 25% in aggregate principal amount of the notes or bonds of the issue

then outstanding, by instrument or instruments filed in the office of the clerk of

any county in which the authority operates and has an office and proved or acknowledged

in the same manner as a deed to be recorded, may appoint a trustee to represent the

holders of the notes or bonds for the purposes herein provided. b. The trustee may, and upon written request of the holders of 25% in principal amount

of the notes or bonds then outstanding shall, in his or its own name: (1) By suit, action or proceeding enforce all rights of the noteholders or bondholders,

to require the authority to carry out any other agreements with the holders of the

notes or bonds and to perform its duties under this act; (2) Bring suit upon the notes or bonds; (3) By action or suit, require the authority to account as if it were the trustee

of an express trust for the holders of the notes or bonds; (4) By action or suit, enjoin any acts or things which may be unlawful or in violation

of the rights of the holders of the notes or bonds; (5) Declare all notes or bonds due and payable, and if all defaults shall be made

good, then, with the consent of the holders of 25% of the principal amount of the

notes or bonds then outstanding, to annul the declaration and its consequences. c. The trustee shall in addition to the foregoing have and possess all of the powers

necessary or appropriate for the exercise of any functions specifically set forth

herein or incident to the general representation of bondholders or noteholders in

the enforcement and protection of their rights. d. The Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of any suit, action or proceeding by

the trustee on behalf of the noteholders or bondholders. The venue of any suit, action or proceeding shall be laid in the county in which

the principal office of the authority is located. e. Before declaring the principal of notes or bonds due and payable, the trustee shall

first give 30 days' notice in writing to the authority.

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