Arkansas § 14-54-101 - Body corporate and politic.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-54-101 — Body corporate and politic., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-54-101. Body corporate and politic.
Cities or incorporated towns organized under the provisions of this subtitle are declared to be bodies politic and corporate, under the name and style of “The city of ” or “The incorporated town of ,” as the case may be, capable to: Sue and be sued; Contract and be contracted with; Acquire, hold, and possess real and personal property; Associate with other municipalities for the promotion of their general welfare; Join with other municipalities in the purchase of equipment, supplies, or services; Have a common seal and change and alter it at pleasure; and Exercise such other powers and have such other privileges as are incident to other corporations of like character or degree, not inconsistent with the provisions of this subtitle or the general laws of this state.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 14-54-101 cover?
Section 14-54-101 ("Body corporate and politic.") is part of the Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Arkansas. 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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