Derivative Proceedings

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  • Created on: 28-04-14 21:49
What sections?
s265-9
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What is a derivative action?
Shareholder gets leave to bring action IN THE NAME OF THE COMPANY to sue directors for breach of duty to company
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What acts of the director are included?
Actual or proposed acts or omissions including negligence, default, breach of duty or trust
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What do you need to bring action?
Leave. ex parte and inter partes
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What test is used for leave?
Wishart. Need to show some evidence that could lead you to win but don't need to prove you will win
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What factors are taken into consideration?
Future/past conduct, shareholder's good faith, if there was authorisation or ratification, promotion of the success of the company
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What happens in regards to expenses?
You can seek indemnity from the company
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What happens if shareholder's loss is the same as the company?
The shareholder cannot claim as it is simply a reflection of the company's losses
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Whose existing proceeding can the shareholder take over?
An action raised by C or by another shareholder
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Why would a shareholder take over proceedings?
The original raiser has been slow in prosecution, it is appropriate to do so or if their conduct is an abuse of powers
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