Sec. 2021.
(1) If a law of this state prohibits a corporation or an association of individuals from performing an act unless the act is expressly authorized by law, and the act is done by a foreign corporation, the foreign corporation shall not maintain an action based on that act, or upon any liability or obligation, express or implied, arising out of or made or entered into in consideration of that act.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a foreign corporation subject to the business corporation act, 1972 PA 284, MCL 450.1101 to 450.2098, or the nonprofit corporation act, 1982 PA 162, MCL 450.2101 to 450.3192.
History: 1961, Act 236, Eff. Jan. 1, 1963 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 438, Imd. Eff. June 11, 2002
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 600 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961
Act 236 of 1961 - Revised Judicature Act of 1961 (600.101 - 600.9948)
236-1961-20 - Chapter 20 Parties (600.2001...600.2051)
Section 600.2001 - Married Women; Actions by and Against.
Section 600.2005 - Married Women; Tort; Action Against Both Spouses.
Section 600.2011 - Indians; Judicial Rights and Privileges.
Section 600.2021 - Foreign Corporations; Actions Based on Forbidden Acts; Exceptions.
Section 600.2031 - Counties; Actions by or Against.
Section 600.2041 - Real Party in Interest; Actions on Official or Personal Bonds; Taxpayer's Suit.