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· 11/19/1991

Matter of Seagroatt Floral Co. Inc.(riccardi)

Citations

  • 78 N.Y.2d 439
  • 583 N.E.2d 287
  • 576 N.Y.S.2d 831
  • 1991 N.Y. LEXIS 4788

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  • holding that application of marketability discount to value all shares of corporation was appropriate, but application of further minority discount was inappropriate
  • recognizing that an ordered , buy-out of stock at fair value is an appropriate remedy in a closely held corporation for the oppressive acts of the majority, when there is no ready market for the corporation’s shares
  • stating that illiquidity is a relevant factor in determining fair value of shares in a buy-out
  • suggesting that imposition of joint and several liability on two closely-held corporations effectively amounted to piercing corporate veil
  • looking to New York case law as persuasive on issues regarding valuation of closely held corporations
  • stating a court should consider risk associated with share liquidity but not mandating that discounts be applied

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Judges: Kaye

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