DGCL § 141(e). Reliance

Updated 10/22/2023

Directors are also protected when relying in good faith on corporate records and reports by the corporation's officers or other experts. Note that the reliance has to be reasonable and in good faith.

Directors are charged with managing the corporation but can't be expected to verify every detail presented to them.

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