s 161
In forceEffect of name change
Volume 1Chapter 1, Part 1.1 to Chapter 2J, Part 2J.4 sections 1 to 260E
Chapter 2BBasic features of a company
Part 2B.6Names
Division 2Changing a company’s name
161 Effect of name change
(1)
A change of company name does not:
(a)
create a new legal entity; or
(b)
affect the company’s existing property, rights or obligations; or
(c)
render defective any legal proceedings by or against the company.
(2)
Any legal proceedings that could have been continued or begun by or against the company in its former name may be continued or begun by or against it in its new name.
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