Learn About The Law
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A corporation may lend money to, or guarantee any obligation of, or otherwise assist, any officer or other employee of the corporation or of any subsidiary, whenever, in the judgment of the board, the loan, guarantee or assistance may reasonably be expected to benefit the corporation, except that a corporation shall not lend money to, guarantee any obligation of, or otherwise assist, any officer or other employee who is also a trustee of the corporation unless the loan, guarantee or assistance is authorized by the certificate of incorporation or bylaws and then only when authorized by at least two-thirds of the entire board, with the vote of the interested trustee not counted. The loan, guarantee or other assistance may be made with or without interest, and may be unsecured or secured in a manner as the board shall approve, and may be made upon other terms and conditions as the board may determine.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 15A. Corporations, Nonprofit 15A § 6-11 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-15a-corporations-nonprofit/nj-st-sect-15a-6-11/
FindLaw Codes may not reflect the most recent version of the law in your jurisdiction. Please verify the status of the code you are researching with the state legislature before relying on it for your legal needs.
A free source of state and federal court opinions, state laws, and the United States Code. For more information about the legal concepts addressed by these cases and statutes, visit FindLaw’s Learn About the Law.
Get help with your legal needs
FindLaw’s Learn About the Law features thousands of informational articles to help you understand your options. And if you’re ready to hire an attorney, find one in your area who can help.
Search our directory by legal issue
Enter information in one or both fields (Required)