Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155, § 6

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Section 6. A corporation may, in its corporate name, sue and be sued, appear, prosecute and defend to final judgment or decree and execution; have a corporate seal, which it may alter at pleasure; elect in such manner as it may determine all necessary officers, fix their compensation and define their duties and obligations; and make by-laws and regulations consistent with law for its own government, the due and orderly conduct of its affairs and the management of its property. The clerk, or recording officer with the powers of clerk, shall be a resident of the commonwealth and shall be sworn.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2015 · leading case: Building Inspector & Zoning Officer v. Wampanoag Aquinnah Shellfish Hatchery Corp.

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Building Inspector & Zoning Officer v. Wampanoag Aquinnah Shellfish Hatchery Corp. (2004) mass “See G. L. c. 155, § 6 (“A corporation may, in its corporate name, sue and be sued, appear, prosecute and defend to final judgment or decree and execution .”

Massachusetts v. Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (2015) mad “2d 1040 (quoting the Settlement Agreement); see Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155 § 6 (“A corporation may .”

In re Charles Street African Methodist Episcopal Church (2012) mab “67, § 40 , they have the powers and duties set forth in Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 155, § 6 (to sue and be sued, elect officers, determine their duties and compensation).”

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