earned surplus
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 269 U.S. 204 - Edwards v. Douglas · 1925Most cited · 187 citing opinions
It may be 'earned surplus,' as where it was derived wholly from undistributed profits.
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