§ 33-53-10 Recording and filing of instrument creating business trust
§ 33-53-20 Name in which real estate may be acquired, conveyed and mortgaged
§ 33-53-30 Effect of rule against perpetuities
§ 33-53-40 Suits brought by and against business trust; liability of shareholders and trustees
§ 33-53-50 Service of process on business trust

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