Based on Company law unit 4

1. ABC Company Ltd., 17 days prior to its annual general meeting sent out notices to its members. Andrew a minority shareholder did not receive notice of the meeting and did not attend. At the meeting the company passed a resolution to issue bonus shares instead in place of dividends which was not stated in the notice of meeting and the resolution passed. Andrew seeks your advice on the validity of the meeting. 2. The articles of association of E \& C Builders Ltd. provided that five persons would form a quorum for general meetings of the company and that no business shall be transacted unless quorum is formed. Seven shareholders attended a general meeting of the company, during the discussion on the proposed resolution, an argument ensued between the controlling and minority shareholders. The three minority shareholders walked out of the meeting leaving the four major shareholders who controlled 80% of the shares of the company. The controlling shareholders demanded a poll but the chairman of the meeting in supporting the minority shareholders refused the demand and adjourned the meeting for two weeks. Advise E \& C Builders on the legality of the various actions. 3. Miss Robin the company secretary of FG Finance Co. Ltd. a private company has come to you for advice. She alleges that the only four shareholders of the company instead of holding a general meeting in accordance with the notice of meeting she issued, signed a letter adopting the proposed resolution. Advise Miss Robin