Massachusetts § 19C - Merger or consolidation; rights of minority stockholders
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19C — Merger or consolidation; rights of minority stockholders, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19C. Merger or consolidation; rights of minority stockholders
Section 19C. If any stockholder of a domestic company merging or consolidating under the authority of section nineteen A or nineteen B objects to the proposed merger or consolidation in the manner provided in section eighty-six of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B, sections eighty-six through ninety-eight of chapter one hundred and fifty-six B shall be applicable.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19C
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19C cover?
Section 19C ("Merger or consolidation; rights of minority stockholders") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 19C?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 19C apply to my situation?
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