Terms Used In Alabama Code 10A-2A-7.45

  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • 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.

For the purpose of allowing the corporation time to undertake an inquiry into the allegations made in the demand or complaint commenced pursuant to this division, the court may stay any derivative action for the period the court deems appropriate.