Friedlander Bros. v. Deal

The decisive and, indeed, the only question presented by this appeal is whether a foreign mercantile corporation, organized and chartered to do a merchandising business, and authorized to buy, lease, or hold real estate suitable to the purposes of the corporation, may lawfully lease for its intended use in its future business in Alabama a storehouse in Alabama, without first complying with the laws of Alabama imposing certain conditions, requirements, and restrictions upon foreign corporations "before engaging in or transacting any business in this state." Code 1923, §§ 7209-7220.…