Pennsylvania § 1760 - Voting by fiduciaries and pledgees.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1760 — Voting by fiduciaries and pledgees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1760. Voting by fiduciaries and pledgees.
Shares of a business corporation standing in the name of a trustee or other fiduciary and shares held by an assignee for the benefit of creditors or by a receiver may be voted by the trustee, fiduciary, assignee or receiver. A shareholder whose shares are pledged shall be entitled to vote the shares until the shares have been transferred into the name of the pledgee, or a nominee of the pledgee, but nothing in this section shall affect the validity of a proxy given to a pledgee or nominee.
Source: official Pennsylvania text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 1760
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1760 cover?
Section 1760 ("Voting by fiduciaries and pledgees.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 1760?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 1760" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 1760 apply to my situation?
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