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Tooley v Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette Inc

845 A.2d 1031 (Del. 2004)
JurisdictionUnited States
CourtDelaware Supreme Court
Year2004
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The distinction between direct and derivative shareholder claims turns on who suffered the alleged harm and who would receive the benefit of any recovery.

Key Principle

The distinction between direct and derivative claims turns on who suffered the alleged harm and who would receive the benefit of recovery.

Area of Law

corporate

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