Pennsylvania § 726 - Venue of nonprofit corporations.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 726 — Venue of nonprofit corporations., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 726. Venue of nonprofit corporations.
Except as otherwise prescribed by general rules, in exercising the jurisdiction of the court over the property or affairs of a domestic or foreign nonprofit corporation, the venue shall be in the county where the registered office of the corporation is located or deemed to be located for venue purposes or, in the absence of a registered office within this Commonwealth, in a county where any property held or controlled by the nonprofit corporation is located.
(Apr. 28, 1978, P.L.77, No.37, eff. 60 days; Dec. 19, 1990, P.L.834, No.198, eff. imd.)
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 726
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 726 cover?
Section 726 ("Venue of nonprofit corporations.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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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