A shareholder may not commence or maintain a derivative proceeding unless the shareholder: (1) Was a shareholder of the corporation at the time of the act or omission complained of or became a shareholder through transfer by operation of law from one who was a shareholder at that time; and (2) fairly and adequately represents the interests of the corporation in enforcing the right of the corporation.(P.A. 94-186, S. 76, 215.)History: P.A. 94-186 effective January 1, 1997.Defendant who is no longer a shareholder in the corporation cannot maintain a derivative action on its behalf. 104 CA 810.
Connecticut Legal Code
§ 33.721
Connecticut Title 33 — Connecticut law
Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_601.htm#sec_33-721· Version 2026