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Schnell v Chris-Craft Industries Inc

285 A.2d 437 (Del. 1971)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtDelaware Supreme Court
Year1971
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Inequitable action does not become permissible simply because it is legally possible; directors may not manipulate corporate machinery to entrench control against shareholders.

Key Principle

Inequitable action does not become permissible simply because it is legally possible; directors cannot manipulate corporate machinery to perpetuate control.

Area of Law

corporate

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