Legal Question in Business Law in Wisconsin

I own 45% in shares of a small business, the rest is held in a trust. the business has no bylaws, and the trustee refuses to disclose any of the business' accounting. in Wisconsin, do i have the right, as a shareholder, to view my company's general ledger?


Asked on 1/09/14, 2:01 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

JAY Nixon nixon law offices

In most types of business organizations, the rights of minority shareholders are limited are often limited. They are also easily subject to manipulation by the majority even without formal bylaws or operating agreements, although the law sometimes presumes certain rights, depending upon which of the dozens different forms of business organization your company uses. Unless you control 51% or more of shares, the majority can often dictate many terms to you, although you may still have the right to sue for an accounting under laws such as the uniform partnership act. Talk to an experienced civil litigation lawyer if you feel that you have been wronged in this regard.

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Answered on 1/17/14, 7:05 am


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