personal liability clause
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Definitions from Case Law
From 69 U.S. 10 - Hawthorne v. Calef · 1864Most cited · 100 citing opinions
pledges the liability or guarantee of the stockholders, to the extent of their stock, to the creditors of the company, and to which pledge or guarantee the stockholders, by subscribing for stock and becoming members of it, have assented. They thereby virtually agree to become security to the creditors for the payment of the debts of the company, which have been contracted upon the faith of this liability.