Asked by Lindsay Armstrong on Jun 04, 2024

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If a shareholder's derivative action succeeds the suing shareholder is entitled to:

A) compensation for the time he devoted toward the lawsuit.
B) compensation from the other shareholders.
C) reimbursement of any costs and fees incurred in bringing the action.
D) reimbursement of his reasonable attorney's fees that he incurred in bringing the action.

Derivative Action

A lawsuit brought by a corporation shareholder on behalf of the corporation against a third party.

Suing Shareholder

A stockholder who initiates a legal action against a corporation, often for actions that are believed to harm the company or its shareholders.

Reasonable Attorney's Fees

The amount of legal fees deemed fair for the work performed, often recoverable from the opposing party in litigation under certain conditions.

  • Identify the ramifications in legal and financial terms for corporations and their shareholders resulting from successful lawsuits by shareholders.
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Zybrea KnightJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
If the derivative action succeeds and damages are awarded,the damages ordinarily go to the corporate treasury for the benefit of the corporation.The suing shareholder is entitled only to reimbursement of his reasonable attorney's fees that he incurred in bringing the action.