When a Court Finds That the Shareholders of a Corporation

question 79

Multiple Choice

When a court finds that the shareholders of a corporation are using the corporate structure to shield themselves from liability when acting for purely personal purposes, the court may disregard the corporate structure and impose personal liability on the shareholders treating them like partners. This is called:

• A) cracking the corporate shell.
• B) piercing the corporate veil.
• C) breaking the corporate shield.
• D) breaching the corporate defense.
• E) rupturing the corporate law.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock as stated on the certificate or charter, often used for legal capital or accounting purposes.

Cash

A form of currency that includes coins and paper notes, which is used as a medium of exchange for goods and services.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, which provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.

Stockholders' Equity

The residual interest in the assets of a corporation after deducting liabilities, representing owners' claims against the company's assets.