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Terms Used In Utah Code 16-10a-1009

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Articles of incorporation: include :
         (4)(a) amended and restated articles of incorporation;
         (4)(b) articles of merger; and
         (4)(c) a document of a similar import to those described in Subsections (4)(a) and (b). See Utah Code 16-10a-102
  • 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.
  • Proceeding: includes :
         (26)(a) a civil suit;
         (26)(b) arbitration or mediation; and
         (26)(c) a criminal, administrative, or investigatory action. See Utah Code 16-10a-102

     An amendment to articles of incorporation does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is a party, or the existing rights of persons other than shareholders of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation’s name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name.