...of the friends of the act. Corporations must, therefore, be permitted to share in its benefits, But "a corporation is an artificial being, invisible,...expressly or as incidental to its very existence." It can neither exercise the duties of citizenship, become naturalized, nor file a declaration of intention...

...record." In the case of Dartmouth College v. Woodward, 4 Wheat. 636, it is said by the court, that "a corporation is an artificial being, invisible,...intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law. Being a mere creature of the law, it possesses only those properties which the charter of its creation confers...

...4 Wheat. 636, the same principle was again decided by the court. " A corporation," said the court, "is an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law. Being a mere creature of the law, it possesses only those properties which the charter of its creation confers...

...or their clear import: 7 Ga., 221. In this case Warner, J., wavering the opinion of the Court, says: "A corporation is an artificial being, invisible,...expressly or as incidental to its very existence." In 5 Georgia, 561, my learned associate lays down the same rule ably and forcibly. In 8 Georgia, 30,...

...4Wheaton,p. 636, is "an artificial being, invisible, intangible, and existing only in eontuiiplation of law. being the mere creature of law, it possesses...These are, such as are supposed best calculated to effect the object for which it was created. Among the most important are immortality, and if the expression...

...Marshall, in Dartmouth College vs. Woodward, 4 Wheat., p. 636, "is an artificial being, invisi-, ble, intangible, and existing only in contemplation of law. Being the mere creature of the law, it possesses only those properties which the charter of its creation confers upon it, either...

...the principles and true nature of tilings, speaks of this feature of a corporation in this way : " A corporation is an artificial being, invisible, intangible,...which the charter of its creation confers upon it. * * * Among the most important are immortality, and, if the expression may be allowed, individuality...

...objects for which corporations were intended. The court says: "A corporation, being a mere creation of law, it possesses only those properties which the...its creation confers upon it, either expressly or incidental to its very existence. These are such as are supposed best calculated to affect the object...

...sanction. " A corporation is a mere creature of the law, an artificial being ; it possesses only these properties, which the charter of its creation confers...expressly or as incidental to its very existence.'' Any privileges which may exempt it from the burthens common to individuals, must be expressed in their...

...objects for which corporations were intended. The court says; "A corporation, being a mere creation of law, it possesses only those properties which the...its creation confers upon it, either expressly or incidental to its very existence. These are such as are supposed best calculated to affect the object...