Illinois § 6.40
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6.40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.40.
Liability of subscribers, shareholders, personal representatives and pledgees. A holder of or subscriber to shares of a corporation shall be under no obligation to the corporation or its creditors with respect to such shares other than the obligation to pay to the corporation the full consideration for which the shares were issued or to be issued. Any person becoming an assignee or transferee of shares or of a subscription for shares in good faith and without knowledge or notice that the full consideration therefor has not been paid shall not be personally liable to the corporation or its creditors for any unpaid portion of such consideration. No person holding shares as executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, assignee for the benefit of creditors, or receiver shall be personally liable as a shareholder, but the beneficial owner thereof and the estate and funds in the custody of the executor, administrator, guardian, trustee, assignee, or receiver shall be liable for any unpaid portion of the full consideration for which such shares were issued or to be issued. No pledgee or other holder of shares as collateral security shall be personally liable as a shareholder. (Source: P.A. 83-1025.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 6.40
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6.40 cover?
Section 6.40 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. 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 Illinois § 6.40?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 6.40" (Illinois). 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 Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 6.40 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Illinois can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
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