New York § 520 - 520Liability for failure to disclose required information
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 520 — 520Liability for failure to disclose required information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 520. 520Liability for failure to disclose required information
§ 520. Liability for failure to disclose required information. Failure of the corporation to comply in good faith with the notice or disclosure provisions of paragraphs (f) and (g) of section 511 (Share distributions and changes), or paragraph (c) of section 516 (Reduction of stated capital in certain cases), shall make the corporation liable for any damage sustained by any shareholder in consequence thereof.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 520
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 520 cover?
Section 520 ("520Liability for failure to disclose required information") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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 New York § 520?
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