Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children v. Emrie
Supreme Court of Missouri
1Opinion of the Court
STOCKARD, Commissioner.
Mrs. Nettie C. Bruce executed her last will and testament on February 6, 1954. At that time she owned 10,258 shares of the common stock of Ralston Purina Company which had a par value of $25 per share. On January 9, 1957 the Articles of Incorporation of Ralston Purina Company were amended whereby the authorized shares of common stock were increased from 1,600,000 shares having a par value of $25 per share to 8,000,000 shares having a par value of $5 per share. At the time of this five-for-one stock split Mrs. Brace owned 10,205 shares, and she received from Ralston…
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