Terms Used In Alabama Code 27-30-7

  • 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.

Every mutual aid association shall have and use in its transactions a corporate name suited to the character and purposes of the association. No such name shall so closely resemble the name of any other corporation or organization doing business in Alabama or elsewhere as to tend to be confusing or deceptive, nor shall any such name be one which tends to confuse or mislead as to the character or plan of operation of the association.