MegaCorp is incorporated in the state of Delaware and is registered only in Delaware. Jolene purchased a MegaCorp product from a company's sales representative following a presentation in Michigan. Jolene was seriously injured by the product in Michigan. Under the Model Act, if Jolene sues in Michigan, can MegaCorp defend the suit there?

a. MegaCorp may only defend against a lawsuit in Michigan if it first registers by paying back fees, taxes, and penalties.
b. Yes, MegaCorp can bring or defend against a lawsuit in any state regardless of whether the corporation is registered to business in that state.
c. Yes, MegaCorp can defend against a lawsuit in Michigan regardless of whether MegaCorp is registered to do business in that state.
d. No. Jolene must sue and MegaCorp may defend a lawsuit only in Delaware.


c

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