Precision Pipe Inc.'s stated purpose is to install plumbing. Precision Pipe contracts with Quality Contracting to pour a new building's foundation despite lacking the skill and license to do such work. This is most likely

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An ultra vires act is one that is beyond the scope of the powers of the corporation as defined by its charter or the laws of the state of incorporation. Since Precision Pipe Inc.'s stated purpose is to install plumbing, contracting to pour a foundation, which requires different skills and licensing, is beyond its defined corporate powers, making it an ultra vires act.