Indiana Code
Chapter 3. Mutual Life and Accident─formation
27-8-3-2. Corporate Powers

Sec. 2. A corporation, association, or society, organized under the provisions of this chapter, shall, by the name adopted by such corporation, association, or society, in law, be capable of suing and being sued, and may have power to make and enforce contracts in relation to the business of such corporation, association, or society, may have and use a common seal and may change or alter the same at pleasure, and, in the name of the corporation, association, or society, or by a trustee chosen by their board of directors, shall, in law, be capable of taking, purchasing, holding, and disposing of real and personal property for the purposes of their organization, may by their board of directors, trustees or managers, make bylaws not inconsistent with the constitution and laws of this state or of the United States, which bylaws shall define the manner of electing directors, trustees, or managers, or officers of such corporation, association, or society, and the qualifications and duties of the same, with terms of office not exceeding three (3) years, also the qualifications and privileges of the members thereof.
Formerly: Acts 1897, c.195, s.2. As amended by P.L.252-1985, SEC.276.

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