However, the early corporation (dating to the 1600s) was wholly a "creature of state" - they had to be specially created by legislative act. Now, corporations may incorporate with ease, owing to enabling acts in all American states, but especially in [[Delaware]] | However, the early corporation (dating to the 1600s) was wholly a "creature of state" - they had to be specially created by legislative act. Now, corporations may incorporate with ease, owing to enabling acts in all American states, but especially in [[Delaware]] |