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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 65-22-106

  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.

A corporation organized to engage in the business of a water company, may combine in its charter the powers, duties and liabilities of a lighting and power company, and engage in the latter business; and vice versa.