Summary
Two minority shareholders challenged the conversion of two Delaware corporations into Nevada corporations with the intent to reduce potential liability for directors and officers, with the controlling shareholder casting the deciding vote. The business rule did not apply since the controller received a nonratable benefit.
Palkon v. Maffei
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Delaware Chancery Court Determines That Reducing Potential Personal Liability Exposure Through a Change in Corporate Domicile Constituted a Nonratable Benefit
Two minority shareholders challenged the conversion of two Delaware corporations into Nevada corporations with the intent to reduce potential liability for directors and officers, with the controlling shareholder casting the deciding vote. The business rule did not apply since the controller received a nonratable benefit.