Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60
§31 Rights and Liabilities as Affected by Change of Name
Title 12 › Chapter 2— NATIONAL BANKS › Subchapter I— ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL PROVISIONS › § 31
Summary
When an association changes its name, any debts, rights, and powers it had before stay with the same association under the new name.
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Title 12, §31
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All debts, liabilities, rights, provisions, and powers of the association under its old name shall devolve upon and inure to the association under its new name.
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12 U.S.C. § 31
Title 12 — Banks and Banking
Last Updated
Apr 3, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60