Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

15 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 503 (2026)

Actions to revoke corporate franchises.

✓ current as of May 2026

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§ 503. Actions to revoke corporate franchises.

(a) General rule.--The Attorney General may institute proceedings to revoke the articles and franchises of a corporation if it:

(1) misused or failed to use its powers, privileges or franchises;

(2) procured its articles by fraud; or

(3) should not have been incorporated under the statutory authority relied upon.

(b) Powers of court.--In every action or proceeding instituted under subsection (a), the court shall have power to wind up the affairs of and to dissolve the corporation in the manner provided in this part or as otherwise provided by law.

Cross References. Section 503 is referred to in sections 137, 1309, 1502, 1503, 2907, 5309, 5502, 5503 of this title.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 2018–2020 · leading case: Com. of Pa. v. New Foundations, Inc., 182 A.3d 1059 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018).

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Com. of Pa. v. New Foundations, Inc., 182 A.3d 1059 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “15 Pa.C.S. § 503 provides: (a) General rule.”

In re: Indep. Fire Co. No. 1 a non profit corp. ~ Appeal of: Com. of PA (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2020). · cites it 2× “15 Pa.C.S. §503; see also 15 Pa.C.S. §5502(a)(1).”

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