Legal Opinion
Seinfeld ex rel. American Express Co. v. Robinson
New York Supreme Court
Decided February 21, 1997PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION OF THE COURT
Stephen G. Crane, J.
This is a stockholders’ derivative action brought in the right, and for the benefit, of the American Express Company (Amex). A hearing was held in this court on November 14, 1996, pursuant to Business Corporation Law § 626 (d) and (e) for judicial approval of (1) a proposed settlement of this consolidated action and (2) the application of plaintiffs’ counsel for an award of attorneys’ fees and reimbursement of expenses to be paid by Amex.
A notice dated July 22, 1996 (the Notice of Hearing) was sent to all persons who were record holders or beneficial…
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3Cited by2 opinions
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