Michigan Laws 450.1491a – Definitions
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As used in this section and section 492a to 497:
(a) “Derivative proceeding” means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or a foreign corporation that is authorized to or does transact business in this state.
Terms Used In Michigan Laws 450.1491a
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
(b) “Shareholder” means a record or beneficial owner of shares and includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or held by a nominee on the owner’s behalf.
(c) “Disinterested director” means a director who is not a party to a derivative proceeding, or a director who is a party if the corporation demonstrates that the claim asserted against the director is frivolous or insubstantial.