N.J.S.A. 16:15-8 — Conduct of affairs; conveyances and mortgages without approval of congregation

16:15-8. Conduct of affairs; conveyances and mortgages without approval of congregation The rights and customs of any Roman Catholic church corporation, incorporated under the provisions of this title, to conduct its affairs and convey or mortgage its property through a board of trustees shall not be affected by any statute passed prior to May tenth, one thousand nine hundred and seven, requiring the reference of such matters to a vote of the congregation, and any conveyance or mortgage made prior to May tenth, one thousand nine hundred and seven, by any such corporation is hereby confirmed and declared to be valid notwithstanding the same has not been submitted to a vote of the congregation.

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