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Singapore derivative claims shareholder

Margaret Ting v Nickola Laing

[2016] SGHC 90
JurisdictionSingapore
CourtSingapore High Court
Year2016
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court examined derivative action under s.216A of the Companies Act, applying good faith and prima facie interests of the company requirements.

Key Principle

derivative action under s.216A Companies Act; good faith and prima facie in interests of company

Area of Law

company

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