Sec. 334.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a savings bank that commences voluntary liquidation proceedings under section 333 shall continue to be a body corporate for the further term of the lesser of 3 years from the commencement of the proceedings or the date the certificate is issued under section 333(8) for the purpose of prosecuting and defending actions for or against the savings bank and to enable it gradually to settle and close its affairs, to dispose of and convey its property, and to divide its assets but not for the purpose of continuing the business for which it was organized.
(2) With respect to an action, suit, or proceeding begun or commenced by or against the savings bank prior to the commencement of voluntary liquidation proceedings, and with respect to any action, suit, or proceeding begun or commenced by the savings bank within 3 years after the commencement of voluntary liquidation proceedings, the savings bank shall be continued as a body corporate until any judgments, orders, or decrees are fully executed.
(3) If the number of directors of a savings bank that has commenced voluntary liquidation proceedings is less than the full number of directors required or authorized by statute or by the bylaws of the savings bank for any reason, a majority of the remaining surviving directors or the sole surviving director shall possess the same powers in acting for the savings bank under this section as the duly authorized board of directors of the savings bank possessed before the commencement of voluntary liquidation proceedings.
(4) A savings bank in liquidation under the laws of this state shall not continue to be a body corporate for the purpose of continuing the business for which it was organized.
History: 1996, Act 354, Imd. Eff. July 1, 1996 ;-- Am. 2000, Act 482, Imd. Eff. Jan. 11, 2001
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 487 - Financial Institutions
Act 354 of 1996 - Savings Bank Act (487.3101 - 487.3804)
354-1996-3 - Chapter 3 Corporate Structure (487.3301...487.3339)
Section 487.3301 - Corporation; Formation; Purpose.
Section 487.3303 - Organization of Savings Bank to Serve Depository Institutions; Application.
Section 487.3304 - Organizational Expenses; Reimbursement; Review.
Section 487.3305 - Articles of Incorporation.
Section 487.3308 - Stock Savings Bank; Stock Issuance.
Section 487.3309 - Mutual Savings Bank; Membership.
Section 487.3310 - Issuance of Capital Notes, Debentures, and Other Indebtedness.
Section 487.3311 - Applicability of Provisions to Voting Stock.
Section 487.3312 - Issuance of Stock by Mutual Savings Bank; Conversion.
Section 487.3313 - Issuance of Certificates of Stock by Savings Bank.
Section 487.3314 - Increase in Capital Stock.
Section 487.3315 - Reduction in Capital Stock.
Section 487.3316 - Declaration and Payment of Dividends.
Section 487.3317 - Mutual Savings Bank; Meetings.
Section 487.3319 - Savings Bank; Meetings; Voting.
Section 487.3320 - Savings Bank; Meeting Notice.
Section 487.3324 - Purchase or Sale of Securities by Director; Conditions.
Section 487.3326 - Indemnification of Party.
Section 487.3327 - Indemnification of Director, Officer, Employee, or Agent.
Section 487.3329 - Rights to Indemnification.
Section 487.3330 - Insurance; Trust Fund.
Section 487.3331 - Articles of Incorporation; Amendment.
Section 487.3332 - Definitions; Best Interests of Savings Bank, Shareholders, or Members.
Section 487.3335 - Savings Bank; Expiration of Term by Limitation; Extension; Renewal.
Section 487.3337 - Sale or Purchase of Branches; Notice.
Section 487.3338 - Unlimited Amounts or Share of Deposits.
Section 487.3339 - Compliance Review Committee; Construction of Section.