Effect of amendment on cause of action

An amendment to the articles does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the cooperative, a proceeding to which the cooperative is a party or the existing rights of persons other than members of the cooperative. An amendment changing a cooperative's name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the cooperative in its former name. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 9. An amendment to the articles does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the cooperative, a proceeding to which the cooperative is a party or the existing rights of persons other than members of the cooperative. An amendment changing a cooperative's name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the cooperative in its former name. Acts 2004, ch. 534, § 9.