Hamilton v. Loeb’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 federal appellate ·

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1. ““Section 1. The stockholders of said company shall be entitled to certificates of stock signed- by the president and secretary, with the corporate seal affixed thereto, and shall be numbered and registered as issued. “See. 2. Transfer of stock shall be made only on the books of the company, either in person or by attorney, and the possession of said stock shall not be regarded as evidence of ownership of the same unless issued or duly transferred to the person holding the same.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hamilton v. Loeb

2. ““(1) That tiie defendant was not a registered stockholder. “(2) He did not hold himself out as such. “(,°>) He has in no way interfered with the liability of his vendors, who were and are the registered owners of the stock. “(4) Ho did not exercise any of the privileges of a stockholder, or take part as such in the management of the corporate affairs.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hamilton v. Loeb

3. ““Eacli stockholder in any corporation (except those organized for the purpose of carrying on any kind of manufacturing or mechanical business) shall be liable to the amount of the stock held or owned by him.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Hamilton v. Loeb