Members of the American Society of Civil Engineers

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American Society of Civil Engineers., 1890
 

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Page 20 - ... and by that name they and their successors shall and may have succession, and shall be persons in law capable of suing and...
Page 24 - To make by-laws, not inconsistent with any existing law, for the management of its property, the regulation of its affairs, and for the transfer of its stock; 7.
Page 21 - Any corporation formed under this Act suall be capable of taking, holding or receiving any property, real or personal, by virtue of any devise or bequest contained in any last will or testament of any person whatsoever...
Page 13 - When a motion is made and seconded, it shall be stated by the President, or being in writing, it shall be handed to the Chair, and read aloud by the Secretary before it is debated.
Page 24 - To have succession by its corporate name, for the period limited in its charter ; and when no period is limited, perpetually : 2.
Page 21 - Provision in case no election is made. § 4. -In case it shall at any time happen that an election of trustees, directors or managers shall not be made on the day designated by the by-laws, said...
Page 20 - ... the written consent and approbation of one of the justices of the supreme court of the district in which the place of business or principal office of such society shall be located, be indorsed on such certificate.
Page 20 - Upon filing a certificate as aforesaid the persons who shall have signed and acknowledged such certificate and their associates and successors, shall thereupon by virtue of this act be a body politic and corporate...
Page 24 - In addition to the powers enumerated in the first section of this title, and to those expressly given in its charter, or in the act under which it is or shall be incorporated, no Corporation shall possess or exercise any corporate powers, except such as shall be necessary to the exercise of the powers so enumerated and given.
Page 24 - ... the creditors and stockholders of the Corporation dissolved, and shall have full power to settle the affairs of the...

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