Defects in Incorporation

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Paul Weitzel,

Samuel Gasway,

Tyrell Howsden,

William L. Duffy

Suppose you attempt to form a corporation, but make a mistake and the corporation is never formed. Should you be personally liable for the company's debts because of a technical fault? If not, who should be liable for contracts signed by the defective corporation?

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