Unfair Prejudice Order s994 2006 act

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  • Created on: 28-04-14 21:08
Examples of unfair prejudice
Issuing new shares below real value, unable to afford rights issue, excessive renumeration of directors, non-payment of dividends, delay in holding meeting, management exclusion
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The idea of 'commercial fairness' comes from...
Re Saul Harrison. Have to look at context and background, equitable and fair considerations and articles whether to allow minor breaches
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What needs to be established?
Unfair behaviour - from O'Neill
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What is the main case and what happened in it?
O'Neill - had 25 shares and was director. became managing d and got 50% of profits. O'neill removed as managing and said he could only have 25% of profits. O'neill claimed up but extra profits were for doing managing job
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Is the petitioner's behaviour taken into consideration?
It is discretionary, not like winding up
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What orders can the court make?
s996. Any as it sees fit. Reg of future affairs, interdict/SI, civil proceedings in C name, order to buy out shares, change memorandum and articles
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Do you need to consider the legitimate expectations of a shareholder?
No, not any more
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Who can bring an action?
Have to bring in a capacity as a member. But in Gamelstaden, petition allowed even if it only helped in capacity of creditor, not member
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