Liability of members for acts, debts, liabilities, or obligations of corporation
- Statute:
- Mississippi §79-11-181 · Chapter NP (Mississippi Nonprofit Corporation Act (Miss. Code Title 79 Ch. 11))
- Topic:
- Member Rights · Limited liability
- Applies to:
- Nonprofit associations
A member is not, as such, personally liable for the acts, debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation. Assessment liability, if it exists, comes from the recorded declaration and (for condos) from §89-9-21 — not from mere membership in the nonprofit.
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- What does Mississippi §79-11-181 require?
- A member is not, as such, personally liable for the acts, debts, liabilities, or obligations of the corporation. Assessment liability, if it exists, comes from the recorded declaration and (for condos) from §89-9-21 — not from mere membership in the nonprofit.
- Who does Mississippi §79-11-181 apply to?
- Mississippi §79-11-181 applies to Nonprofit associations in Mississippi.
- What happens if our nonprofit corporation doesn't comply with §79-11-181?
- Non-compliance can expose the association and individual directors to disputes in the governing forum for Mississippi community associations. SoShiny's audit trail and documented workflows are designed to demonstrate good-faith compliance.
- Where can I read the official text of Mississippi §79-11-181?
- The official text is published by the Mississippi Legislature at lexisnexis.com. The summary on this page is for plain-English reference only and is not legal advice.
- How does SoShiny help with Liability of members for acts, debts, liabilities, or obligations of corporation?
- SoShiny tracks every member, owner, and renter at the unit level with the contact details and access rights this statute protects. Privacy-respecting by default, with statutory directory disclosures and opt-outs handled per-member. Learn more →
Not legal advice. This page is a plain-English summary of Mississippi §79-11-181 prepared by SoShiny for board members and managers. For binding legal advice or interpretation, consult a Mississippi-licensed attorney. For the official statutory text, see the link above.
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