20. The derivative claim and the rule in Foss v Harbottle
Shareholders' remedies are dominated by the rule in Foss v Harbottle. The rule is based on two fundamental principles of company law: respect for the separate legal personality of the company and the principle of majority rule. This chapter discusses the common law derivative claim; derivative claims under Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006), Part 11; corporate loss and reflective loss; personal actions at common law; and specific statutory rights under the CA 2006 581.