Legal Opinion
William F. Shidler v. All American Life & Financial Corp., Etc.
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Decided October 9, 1985No. 84-2398, 84-2485PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
JOHN R. GIBSON, Circuit Judge.
William F. Shidler and Glen F. Nelson and their wives appeal a final judgment of the district court rejecting their claims against All American Life & Financial Corporation. Appellants’ claims arise out of a cash-out merger of shareholders of common stock of the General United Group, Inc. Appellants contend that the merger was accomplished in violation of various Iowa statutes and common law, and federal securities laws. They seek money damages for wrongful cancellation and conversion of their common shares. At the heart of the controversy is the question whether…
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