Legal Opinion

Havlicek v. Coast-To-Coast Analytical Services, Inc.

California Court of Appeal

Decided November 14, 1995No. B087059PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

YEGAN, J.

Appellants Mary Havlicek and Stephen C. Havlicek, directors of respondent Coast-to-Coast Analytical Services, Inc. (CCAS), sought an order from the superior court allowing them to inspect the books and records of CCAS. In addition, appellants unsuccessfully sought to enjoin a pending merger by CCAS until they had completed their inspection. Appellants contend they have an “absolute right” to review all CCAS documents and are not required to explain or justify their inspection demands. (Corp. Code, § 1602.)

CCAS objected to the inspection on the theory that Delaware law applied…

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