N.Y. Benevolent Orders Law 13 – (enacted without section heading)
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§ 13. (enacted without section heading). Any corporation such as is described in the last preceding section, now having or which may hereafter have in its custody, a minor whose parents are both deceased and who has no general guardian or relative capable of furnishing such minor with a good home who will assume that responsibility, may place such minor by adoption without obtaining anyone's consent except that of the court or judge to whom the application for adoption is made and the consent of such minor if over twelve years of age.
Terms Used In N.Y. Benevolent Orders Law 13
- 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.
- Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.