New York Laws > Religious Corporations > Article 5 – Roman Catholic Churches
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| § 90 | Incorporation of Roman Catholic churches |
| § 91 | Government of incorporated Roman Catholic churches |
| § 92 | Division of Roman Catholic parish; disposition of property |
Terms Used In New York Laws > Religious Corporations > Article 5 - Roman Catholic Churches
- 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.
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
- Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.