§ 31E-1-124 — Correcting filed document

West Virginia § 31E-1-124

• Jurisdiction: West Virginia
• Ch. 31E: WEST VIRGINIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT
• Art. 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

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(a) A domestic or foreign corporation may correct a document filed by the Secretary of State if:

(1) The document contains an inaccuracy;

(2) The document was defectively executed, attested, sealed, verified or acknowledged; or

(3) The electronic transmission was defective.

(b) A document is corrected:

(1) By preparing articles of correction that:

(A) Describe the document, including its filing date, or attach a copy of the document to the articles;

(B) Specify the inaccuracy or defect to be corrected; and (C) Correct the inaccuracy or defect; and

(2) By delivering the articles to the Secretary of State for filing.

(c) Articles of correction are effective on the effective date of the document they correct: Provided, That articles of correction are effective when filed as to persons who have relied on the uncorrected document and have been adversely affected by the correction.

Legislative History

2002 Reg. Sess., HB2899