Morrison and Gugle opened a store together. The business was incorporated; each owned half the stock. Gugle

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Morrison and Gugle opened a store together. The business was incorporated; each owned half the stock. Gugle was president; Morrison was secretary-treasurer. Both were employees of the corporation. They got into a dispute over money. Gugle did not trust Morrison and sent her a letter offering to buy her out. Morrison did not respond. Gugle fired her and denied her access to company records. Morrison sued Gugle for wrongful termination and defamation.
The trial court held for Gugle. Morrison appealed. Does employment law, corporation law, or tort law control this matter?

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...
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The Legal Environment of Business

ISBN: 978-0538473996

11th Edition

Authors: Roger E Meiners, Al H. Ringleb, Frances L. Edwards

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