Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 54:11-6

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
After a corporation of this State has failed for the space of 2 consecutive years to pay the taxes imposed upon it by law and the Director of the Division of Taxation has reported the corporation to the Secretary of State as provided in this chapter, the Attorney General may apply in an action against such corporation in the Superior Court for the appointment of a receiver, or otherwise. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise.

Amended by L.1953, c. 51, p. 916, s. 119; L.1970, c. 282, s. 5, eff. Dec. 3, 1970.