MegaCorp Is Incorporated in the State of Delaware and Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

MegaCorp is incorporated in the state of Delaware and is registered only in Delaware.Jolene purchased a MegaCorp product from a company's sales representative following a presentation in Michigan.Jolene was seriously injured by the product in Michigan.Under the Model Act,if Jolene sues in Michigan,can MegaCorp defend the suit there?

• A)MegaCorp may only defend against a lawsuit in Michigan if it first registers by paying back fees, taxes, and penalties.
• B)Yes, MegaCorp can bring or defend against a lawsuit in any state regardless of whether the corporation is registered to business in that state.
• C)Yes, MegaCorp can defend against a lawsuit in Michigan regardless of whether MegaCorp is registered to do business in that state.
• D)No. Jolene must sue and MegaCorp may defend a lawsuit only in Delaware.

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