Directors' powers and duties /
Peter Watts, QC, FRSNZ.
- 2nd edition.
- xli, 373 pages ; 25 cm
Previous edition published 2009.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Scope of the book -- Directors - definitions and status -- The division of powers between directors and shareholders -- The mechanics of the exercise of directorial powers -- Directors' duties - sources and beneficiaries -- Duty to act in the best interests of the company -- Liability for profiting -- Conflicts of interests -- The duties of care, diligence and skill and of compliance with the Act and constitution -- Insolvency and directors' duties -- Duties owed to shareholders and the duty to act for a proper purpose -- Ratification of directors' breaches of duty -- Directors' liability to third parties in tort, contract and equity. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
9781927227985 1927227984
Directors of corporations--Legal status, laws, etc.--New Zealand. Corporation law--New Zealand