Rule 52.Alleging a Corporation
Last verified June 28, 2026
In one sentenceRule 52 makes an allegation that a corporation is incorporated true unless the adverse party denies it by affidavit.
Full Text of Rule 52
An allegation that a corporation is incorporated shall be taken as true, unless denied by the affidavit of the adverse party, his agent or attorney, whether such corporation is a public or private corporation and however created.
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Plain-English Summary
Rule 52 spares parties from proving a corporation's existence as a matter of course. An allegation that a corporation is incorporated is taken as true unless the adverse party — or that party's agent or attorney — denies it by affidavit. It applies to any corporation, public or private, however created.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have to prove a corporation is incorporated in Texas?
Not unless it is challenged. Under Rule 52, the allegation is taken as true unless the adverse party denies it by affidavit.
Who can deny that a party is a corporation under Rule 52?
The adverse party itself, or that party's agent or attorney, by affidavit. A denial in any other form does not defeat the allegation.
Does Rule 52 apply only to private corporations?
No. Rule 52 covers any corporation, public or private, however it was created.
Source & verification. Rule text and the official Notes and Comments are reproduced verbatim from the
Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (Tex. R. Civ. P. 52), published by the Texas Judicial Branch (txcourts.gov).
Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Texas. The plain-English summary is original and draws on official sources. Last verified June 28, 2026. ·
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Also known as: alleging a corporationcorporate existenceverified denial of incorporationTRCP 52