§ 72. Powers of court in elections of directors

Cite as: 18 CNCA § 72

A. The District Court, in any proceeding instituted pursuant to the provisions of 18 CNCA § 56, 18 CNCA § 60 or 18 CNCA § 70, may determine the right and power of persons claiming to own stock, or in the case of a corporation without capital stock, of the persons claiming to be members, to vote at any meeting of the shareholders or members.

B. The District Court may appoint a master to hold any election provided for in 18 CNCA § 56, 18 CNCA § 60 or 18 CNCA § 70 under such orders and powers as it deems proper; and it may punish any officer or director for contempt in case of disobedience of any order made by the Court; and, in case of disobedience by a corporation of any order made by the Court, may enter a decree against such corporation for a penalty of not more than Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00).

Historical Data

LA 16–96, eff. July 15, 1996.