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Singapore unfair prejudice s994minority protection

Lim Chee Twang v Chan Shuk Kuen Helina

[2010] SGCA 50
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered s.216 minority oppression claims and the appropriate valuation methodology for buyout orders in closely-held companies.

Key Principle

s.216 oppression; minority shareholder; buyout order; valuation methodology

Area of Law

company

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