sue and be sued
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From 309 U.S. 242 - Federal Housing Administration, Region No. 4 v. Burr · 1940Most cited · 1,354 citing opinions
the words 'sue and be sued' in their normal connotation embrace all civil process incident to the commencement or continuance of legal proceedings. Garnishment and attachment commonly are part and parcel of the process, provided by statute, for the collection of debts.