Arkansas § 4-33-304 - Ultra vires.
Full text of Arkansas Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-33-304 — Ultra vires., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 4-33-304. Ultra vires.
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the validity of corporate action may not be challenged on the ground that the corporation lacks or lacked power to act. A corporation's power to act may be challenged in a proceeding against the corporation to enjoin an act where a third party has not acquired rights. The proceeding may be brought by the Attorney General, a director, or by a member or members in a derivative proceeding. A corporation's power to act may be challenged in a proceeding against an incumbent or former director, officer, employee or agent of the corporation. The proceeding may be brought by a director, the corporation, directly, derivatively, or through a receiver, a trustee or other legal representative, or in the case of a public benefit corporation, by the Attorney General.
Source: official Arkansas text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Arkansas § 4-33-304
What does Arkansas Code of 1987 Annotated § 4-33-304 cover?
Section 4-33-304 ("Ultra vires.") 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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