Pender v Lushington [1877] 6 Ch D 70
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:05:59 UTC
Chairman of a meeting of shareholders wrongfully refused to recognise votes of nominee shareholders.
Held
This refusal infringed the personal rights of nominee shareholders.
Thus could bring personal action.
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