Dane Is a Stockholder in SmallWorld,Inc

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Dane is a stockholder in SmallWorld,Inc. ,a C-corporation that manufactures amusement park rides.The company recently lost a major court decision and will probably be forced into bankruptcy.In fact,the damages awarded are so great that,even if all company assets are sold and the proceeds are used to pay its debts,SmallWorld is likely to still owe money to its creditors.If SmallWorld go bankrupt,Dane and the other stockholders will:

• A)Be personally responsible for all remaining debts.
• B)Lose their investment but nothing else.
• C)Be entitled to full reimbursement of any investment losses.
• D)Automatically qualify for federal reimbursement for any losses suffered by the firm.