California Military and Veterans Code 1190 – Every district shall be a public corporation, have perpetual …
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Every district shall be a public corporation, have perpetual succession, and may:
(a) Sue and be sued in all actions and proceedings in all courts and tribunals of competent jurisdiction.
Terms Used In California Military and Veterans Code 1190
- 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.
- District: means a memorial district organized under the provisions of this chapter. See California Military and Veterans Code 1170
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
(b) Adopt a seal and alter it at pleasure.
(c) Call upon the district attorney for legal advice and assistance in all matters concerning the district.
(d) Make contracts, employ labor, and do all acts necessary or convenient for the full exercise of any of the powers of the district.
(Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 389.)