"The Shareholders’, Directors’, and Voluntary Liquidators’ Legal Companion" by Francis Beaufort Palmer offers a comprehensive guide to company law and practice as it stood in the late 19th century. Specifically tailored for promoters, shareholders, directors, secretaries, creditors, and solicitors of companies operating under the Companies Acts of 1862, 1867, and 1877, this manual provides practical, everyday legal advice.
This book serves as an invaluable resource for understanding the legal landscape governing corporate entities during a period of significant industrial and commercial expansion. Palmerâ(TM)s detailed examination of shareholder rights, director responsibilities, and the process of voluntary liquidation provides critical insights into the complexities of corporate governance of the era. A must-read for legal historians and anyone interested in the development of company law.
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