New Hampshire Revised Statutes 293-A:7.45 – Discontinuance or Settlement
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Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 293-A:7.45
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
A derivative proceeding may not be discontinued or settled without the court’s approval. If the court determines that a proposed discontinuance or settlement will substantially affect the interests of the corporation‘s shareholders or a class of shareholders, the court shall direct that notice be given to the shareholders affected.