Arkansas § 4-28-209 - Powers.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-209 — Powers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-28-209. Powers.
Each corporation shall have power: To have perpetual succession by its corporate name unless a limited period of duration is stated in its articles of incorporation; To sue and be sued, complain, and defend in its corporate name; To purchase, take, receive, lease, take by gift, devise, or bequest, or otherwise acquire, own, hold, improve, use, and otherwise deal in and with real or personal property or any interest therein, wherever situated; To sell, convey, mortgage, pledge, lease, exchange, transfer, and otherwise dispose of all or any part of its property and assets; To make contracts and incur liabilities, borrow money, issue its notes, bonds, and other obligations, act as a trustee, and secure any of its obligations by mortgage or pledge of all or any of its property, franchises, and income; To manage its internal affairs in any desired manner so long as the provisions of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act, §§ 4-28-201 — 4-28-206 and 4-28-209 — 4-28-224, or other law are not violated; and To do any and all things necessary, convenient, useful, or incidental to the attainment of its purposes as fully and to the same extent as natural persons lawfully might or could do so long as consistent with the provisions of the Arkansas Nonprofit Corporation Act, §§ 4-28-201 — 4-28-206 and 4-28-209 — 4-28-224.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-28-209
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-209 cover?
Section 4-28-209 ("Powers.") 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.
How do I cite Arkansas § 4-28-209?
A common citation format is "Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-28-209" (Arkansas). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Arkansas law?
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How does Arkansas § 4-28-209 apply to my situation?
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