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Singapore unfair prejudice s994minority protection

Lim Swee Khiang v Borden Co (Pte) Ltd

[2006] 4 SLR(R) 745
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore Court of Appeal
Year2006
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal clarified the distinction between personal and corporate wrongs under s.216 of the Companies Act in oppression claims.

Key Principle

s.216 oppression; distinction between personal and corporate wrongs

Area of Law

Company and Insolvency

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