A derivative proceeding shall be dismissed by the court on motion by the corporation if one of the groups specified in §§ 47-1A-744.1 or 47-1A-744.5 has determined in good faith after conducting a reasonable inquiry upon which its conclusions are based that the maintenance of the derivative proceeding is not in the best interests of the corporation.

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Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-744

  • 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.
  • Proceeding: includes civil suit and criminal, administrative, and investigatory action. See South Dakota Codified Laws 47-1A-140

Source: SL 2005, ch 239, § 127.