Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 15:11-7

  • 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
The board of trustees of any corporation created by any law of this state for educational purposes and owning and maintaining grounds open to the public for park or recreation purposes shall have power and authority to purchase and take title to such lands as shall adjoin on three sides the land already owned by such corporation.