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KKO 5170/1995 AI generated

Shareholder's right to intervene in company litigation dismissed as no direct legal interest established.

Case Number KKO 5170/1995
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Dismissed
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The Supreme Court dismissed the shareholder's application to intervene in the company's litigation regarding the dissolution of the company. The shareholder argued that the outcome would affect their investment value, but the court found no direct legal interest sufficient for intervention. Consequently, the court ruled that only parties with a direct legal stake in the specific dispute may intervene.

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Laki osakeyhtiöstä 609/1961, 10 luku; Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä 731/1928, 10 luku: A shareholder lacks the right to intervene in company litigation unless they demonstrate a direct legal interest in the specific outcome of the proceedings.

Keywords

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shareholder intervention company litigation direct legal interest Supreme Court Finnish corporate law

Cited Legislation

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Laki osakeyhtiöstä 609/1961, 10 luku
Laki oikeudenkäyntijärjestystä 731/1928, 10 luku

Cited Case Law

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KKO:1995:213
Shareholders granted intervention right when proving company representative acted against company interests causing final loss.
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kko-other_1995_5169
Shareholder's right to intervene in company litigation dismissed as shareholder lacks standing to intervene.
kko-precedent_2000_89
Shareholder allowed to sue directors for indirect loss of share value from statutory breaches.
kko-precedent_1995_213
Shareholders granted intervention right when proving company representative acted against company interests causing final loss.
kko-other_2020_1567
Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding apartment company resolution invalidity affecting continued residence permit conditions.
kko-other_1995_5168
Shareholder's right to intervene in company litigation is allowed when the dispute directly concerns the shareholder's own rights.

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Kysymys osakkeenomistajan väliintulo-oikeudesta osakeyhtiötä koskevassa oikeudenkäynnissä.

Ks. KKO:1995:213