Earl v. Brewer

This action was instituted by plaintiff, a minority stockholder of the Standard Furniture Company, owning a one-fifth interest in said company, to compel the officers and directors thereof to account to the corporation for their official acts. Upon stipulation of all of the parties, the case was referred to Hon. Louis M. Waters, of Syracuse, to hear, try and determine. On the trial, Florence Hazelhurst Bailey, another minority stockholder, holding 500 shares, joined on the record with the plaintiff.

*882After a prolonged trial, Referee Waters rendered an opinion and a report in favor of the…