Terms Used In Idaho Code 63-3006

  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • 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.
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
The term "corporation" includes any corporation formed under the laws of any government, any common law trust and any association of whatever kind other than a partnership. "Corporation" also includes any entity classified or taxed as a corporation pursuant to section 7701 or 7704 of the Internal Revenue Code and the regulations of the U.S. department of the treasury issued thereunder.