Question: David and Emily had been partners in a computer programming firm. Last year, they incorporated a company to run the business ('the Company'). Both David

David and Emily had been partners in a computer programming firm. Last year, they incorporated a company to run the business ('the Company'). Both David and Emily are the directors of the company although David holds the majority of the shares. SeveralMonths ago, Emily discovered that a client of the Company ended his contractual relationship with the Company and entered into a contract with another software company. Emily has discovered that David is also a shareholder of that software company and accordingly earned a profit from the contract.There has been a breakdown of mutual trust between David and Emily ever since an argument between them over that matter two weeks ago. Advise Emily as to whether David is liable to the Company and also, if she could petition to the court to wind up theCompany.

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