A Summons Is a Statement Made by a Witness Under

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A summons is a statement made by a witness under oath outside of court while being questioned (also known as examined) by both parties to the litigation.

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Definitions:

Shareholder's Derivative Suit

A legal action initiated by a shareholder on behalf of the corporation against a third party, often the corporation's executives or directors, for mismanagement or fraud.

Corporate Directors

Individuals elected by shareholders to oversee the management of a corporation and ensure that it is being run in accordance with their interests.

Corporation

A legal entity that is separate and distinct from its owners, capable of owning property, carrying on business, incurring liabilities, and suing or being sued.

Cash Tender Offer

A type of takeover in which the aggressor corporation offers to pay the target shareholders cash for their stock.