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  From: Jason Tan <jason@rebel.rebel.net.au>
  To  : David Newall <davidn@rebel.net.au>
  Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2001 15:37:28 +1030 (CST)

Re: LinuxSA, Organisers and incorporation

On Tue, 27 Feb 2001, David Newall wrote:

> > Incorporation would mean LinuxSA would be viewed as a "person" by the law.
> > So, to answer your question, the incorporated body itself is the entity who
> > is liable.
> 
> I don't think that's quite right.  Incorporation make LinuxSA recognisable
> in law, and the office holders, which is the directors or board members,
> and the public officer, can be liable.  There are quite serious obligations
> of office holders.  It's not just a kudos thing; you are putting your house
> on the line.

Not sure about the "putting your house on the line" bit.