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nonderivative suits

A nonderivative suit is a lawsuit alleging that the acts of directors and officers of a corporation caused damage to the individual(s) bringing the suit.

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nonderivative suits

A nonderivative suit is a lawsuit alleging that the acts of directors and officers of a corporation caused damage to the individual(s) bringing the suit.

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This is in contrast to derivative suits, which are brought by one or more stockholders on behalf of the organization, alleging financial loss to the organization.