Ultra Vires


Definition of "Ultra vires"

Lori McCarthy
  Van Eaton & Romero

Action that is beyond that allowed legally. Examples are charging illegally
high interest rate on mortgages and real estate exceeding the amount permissible by legal statute, and a real estate company performing duties it is not authorized by the corporate charter to perform. Violations may result in lawsuits.


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