N.J.S.A. 40:43-1

Every municipality a body corporate

40:43-1. Every municipality a body corporate The inhabitants of every municipality shall be a body corporate in fact and in law, and by its corporate name it shall have perpetual succession, may sue and be sued, have a common seal, and purchase, acquire, lease, hold, let and convey real and personal property for the use and benefit of the municipality.

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