Which of the Following Is a Corporation That Has Not

Which of the following is a corporation that has not substantially met the requirements of the state incorporation statute, but courts recognize it as a corporation for most purposes to avoid unfairness to third parties who believed it was properly incorporated?

A) A de jure corporation
B) A de facto corporation
C) A corporation by estoppel
D) A corporation by reservation
E) None of these because an alleged corporation that has not substantially complied with state requirements for incorporation is not considered a corporation at all although it may be considered a partnership in order to protect innocent parties.