§ 40 Definition
§ 41 Municipal consent to incorporation
§ 42 Duty to supply water; contracts with municipalities
§ 43 Powers
§ 44 Survey and map
§ 45 Condemnation of real property
§ 46 Corporations may contract with other cities, towns or villages; certificate of extension; effect of merger
§ 47 Merger or consolidation of waterworks corporations

Terms Used In New York Laws > Transportation Corporations > Article 4 - Water-works Corporations

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • 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.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.