Section 2. Corporations defined

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Corporations defined

The term “corporation” as used in this Section shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies having any of the powers and privileges of corporations not possessed by individuals or partnerships. All corporations shall have the right to sue and shall be subject to be sued in all courts, in like cases as natural persons.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

What corporations shall include

"The term corporation, as used in this Article, shall be construed to include all associations and joint-stock companies, having any of the powers and privileges of corporations, not possessed by individuals or partnerships.
And all corporations shall have the right to sue, and shall be subject to be sued, in all courts, in like cases as natural persons."

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