Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:206

  • Articles: means the original articles of incorporation, and all amendments thereto including those contained in merger agreements, or if restated, the latest restatement thereof, except in those instances in which the context expressly refers to the original articles of incorporation only. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 12:201
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • person: includes a body of persons, whether incorporated or not. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 1:10

The filing and recording of articles and other documents pursuant to this Chapter are required for the purpose of affording all persons the opportunity of acquiring knowledge of the contents thereof, but no person dealing with a corporation shall be charged with constructive notice of the contents of the articles or such other documents by reason of the filing or recording.  

Acts 1968, No. 105, §1.