- 15 Marks
BCL – Mar 2024 – L1 – Q3b – Company Law
Analyze the chances of success for shareholders' action against the company under the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992) and explain the organs through which a company acts.
Question
Kofi Ameyaw and Salia Sule, shareholders of Bubra Ltd, commenced an action in court against the company alleging that properties of the company had been misapplied and wasted, and that certain mortgages were improperly secured as guarantee with the company’s properties. In their action, they also alleged that the company gave negligent advice which had resulted in their suffering economic loss which was personal and individual to them. Kofi Ameyaw and Salia Sule are seeking an order of the court for the company to account for the appointment of a Receiver.
Required:
i) Explain the chances of Kofi Ameyaw and Salia Sule in their court action, in the light of the provisions of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992). (9 marks)
ii) Explain FOUR (4) entities or organs through which a company can act pursuant to provisions of the Companies Act, 2019 (Act 992). (6 marks)
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- Tags: Companies Act, Company Law, Legal Remedies, Oppression, Shareholders’ Rights
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Contract Law
- Series: MAR 2024