Georgia § 14-2-741 - Standing.
Full text of Georgia Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 14-2-741 — Standing., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-2-741. Standing.
A shareholder may not commence or maintain a derivative proceeding unless the shareholder: Was a shareholder of the corporation at the time of the act or omission complained of or became a shareholder through transfer by operation of law from one who was a shareholder at that time; and Fairly and adequately represents the interests of the corporation in enforcing the right of the corporation. (Code 1981, § 14-2-741 , enacted by Ga. L. 1988, p. 1070, § 1; Ga. L. 1989, p. 946, § 29.) Law reviews. - For article, "Some Distinctive Features of the Georgia Business Corporation Code," 28 Ga. St. B. J. 101 (1991).
Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia § 14-2-741
What does Official Code of Georgia Annotated § 14-2-741 cover?
Section 14-2-741 ("Standing.") is part of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the codified statutory law of Georgia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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