Sec. 18. (a) Upon the issuance of the certificate of dissolution and the recording of the certificate of the incorporators or the articles of dissolution, as the case may be, as provided in section 17 of this chapter, the corporation shall be dissolved and its existence shall cease.

     (b) The dissolution of any corporation in accordance with the provisions of this section shall not take away or impair any remedy against such corporation, its directors, officers, or shareholders for any liabilities incurred by the corporation previous to its dissolution if suit is brought and service of process is had, as provided by the laws of this state, within two (2) years after the date of such dissolution.

Formerly: Acts 1933, c.40, s.159. As amended by P.L.263-1985, SEC.50.

Terms Used In Indiana Code 28-1-9-18

  • 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.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
  • Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
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