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Nov 24, 2010appraisal rightcorporation coderetained earningsdissenting stockholdercorporate lawlitigation
Unrestricted Retained Earnings and the Appraisal Right of Dissenting Stockholders
When can a dissenting stockholder sue to collect the fair value of shares? The Supreme Court clarifies the timing rule.
Jul 9, 2010intra-corporate disputesdissenting stockholdersappraisal rightimmediate executiondamagescorporation code
Immediate Execution of Damages: Protecting Corporate Dissenting Stockholders' Rights
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that awards for exemplary damages and attorney's fees in intra-corporate disputes are not immediately executory pending appeal.