An Introduction to the Law of Corporations: Cases and Materials

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DGCL Sec. 212 - Stockholder voting rights

Brian JM Quinn,

Eric M. Fink

The default rule is that each share of stock gets one vote unless the certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. A stockholder may vote in person or may delegate authority to another person to vote as their proxy.  

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