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Australia Leading Case minority protectionarticles of association

Gambotto v WCP Ltd

(1995) 182 CLR 432
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year1995
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A power to amend articles to enable compulsory acquisition of minority shares is valid only if for a proper purpose and not oppressive to minorities.

Key Principle

compulsory acquisition of minority shares; power to amend articles must not be exercised oppressively; proper purpose test

Area of Law

company

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