Alabama § 16-48-1 - Body Corporate.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 16-48-1 — Body Corporate., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-48-1. Body Corporate.
The Governor and the State Superintendent of Education by virtue of their respective offices, and the trustees appointed from the different congressional districts of the state, under the provisions of Section 266 of the Constitution of 1901, and their successors in office, are constituted a body corporate under the name of Auburn University, to carry into effect the purposes and intent of the Congress of the United States in the grant of lands by the act of July 2, 1862.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 16-48-1
What does Code of Alabama § 16-48-1 cover?
Section 16-48-1 ("Body Corporate.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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