A Director Who Fails to Act in the Best Interests

question 16

True/False

A director who fails to act in the best interests of a company is liable in damages to the shareholders.

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Definitions:

Insurable Interest

A stake in the preservation of a person or property that is sufficiently substantial to justify purchasing insurance.

Risk Exposure

The degree of vulnerability to potential financial loss in business operations or investments.

Damage or Destruction

The physical harm or ruin caused to property, environments, or items, which can impact their value, function, or usability.

Non-Merchant

An individual or entity who does not regularly deal in goods of the kind sold or who does not hold themselves out as having special knowledge or skills relevant to the goods involved in the transaction.