Virginia § 13.1-1257 - Authorization for merger

Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 13.1-1257 — Authorization for merger, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 13.1-1257. Authorization for merger

Unless the governing instrument provides otherwise, a domestic business trust may merge with or into one or more business trusts or other business entities formed or organized or existing under the laws of Virginia or any other state or the United States or any foreign country or other foreign jurisdiction.

2002, c. 621.

Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 13.1-1257

What does Code of Virginia § 13.1-1257 cover?

Section 13.1-1257 ("Authorization for merger") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. 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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