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2019 Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 450 - Corporations
Act 284 of 1972 Business Corporation Act (450.1101 - 450.2099)
284-1972-4 Chapter 4 Shareholders (450.1401...450.1497)
Section 450.1491a Definitions.
Universal Citation: MI Comp L § 450.1491a (2019)
450.1491a Definitions.
Sec. 491a.
As used in this section and sections 492a to 497:
(a) “Derivative proceeding” means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation that is authorized to or does transact business in this state.
(b) “Shareholder” means a record or beneficial owner of shares and includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or held by a nominee on the owner's behalf.
(c) “Disinterested director” means a director who is not a party to a derivative proceeding, or a director who is a party if the corporation demonstrates that the claim asserted against the director is frivolous or insubstantial.
History: Add. 1989, Act 121, Eff. Oct. 1, 1989 ;-- Am. 1997, Act 118, Imd. Eff. Oct. 24, 1997
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