door closing statute
door-closing statute. A state law closing or denying access to local courts unless a plaintiff meets specified conditions; esp., a statute requiring a foreign corporation to “qualify” before doing business in the state, including registering with the secretary of state, paying a fee or tax, and appointing an agent to receive service of process. [Cases: Corporations 661(2, 6); Courts 6, 14. C.J.S. Corporations § 939; Courts § 19.]
