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Delaware Statutes

§ 747 — Stockholders’ liability

Delaware § 747
JurisdictionDelaware
Title5
PartBanks and Trust Companies
Ch. 7CORPORATION LAW FOR STATE BANKS AND TRUST COMPANIES
Subch.Conduct of Internal Corporate Affairs

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Del. Code tit. 5, § 747 (2026).

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The private property of the stockholders shall not be subject to the payment of the corporate debts except as otherwise provided in the articles of association.

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Legislative History

38 Del. Laws, c. 94, § 14 ; Code 1935, § 2383; 5 Del. C. 1953, § 747

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