Any congregation, church, or society incorporated prior to February 20, 1879, under the provisions of any law for the incorporation of religious, educational, or benevolent societies may become incorporated under the provisions of this article in the same manner as if it had not been previously incorporated. The new corporation shall be entitled to and invested with all the real and personal property of the old corporation, subject to all its debts, contracts, and liabilities. The words "directors" and "trustees", as used in this article, shall be construed to include wardens, vestrymen, or such other officers as perform the duties of trustees or directors.
Source: L. 1879: p. 37, § 12. G.S. § 395. R.S. 08: § 1045. C.L. § 2411. CSA: C. 41, § 208. CRS 53: § 31-22-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 31-21-12.
Cross references: For religious, educational, and benevolent societies, see § 7-50-108.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 7 - Corporations and Associations
Article 51 - Joint Stock Religious or Benevolent Associations
§ 7-51-102. Affidavit of Chairperson - Where Filed - Effect
§ 7-51-104. Property Vests in Corporation
§ 7-51-105. Powers of Corporation
§ 7-51-107. Board of Directors
§ 7-51-108. Election of Directors
§ 7-51-109. Liability of Stockholders
§ 7-51-110. Certificate of Full Paid Stock
§ 7-51-111. Purchase of Property