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HomeCorporations CodeCh. 4§ 9419 Director Election Validity Period

§ 9419 Director Election Validity Period

Corporations Code·California
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§ 9419 Director Election Validity Period

Key Takeaways

  • •If a company picks or removes a director but forgets to tell people the right way, it’s still okay after 9 months.
  • •This only works if no one lied or cheated—just a mistake in telling people.
  • •After 9 months, no one can complain about the mistake in giving notice.

Example

A company picks a new director but forgets to send emails to all the shareholders like the rules say.

If no one complains for 9 months, the new director stays, and the mistake in not sending emails doesn’t matter anymore.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 9419 Director Election Validity Period

In the absence of fraud, any election, appointment or removal of a director is conclusively presumed valid nine months thereafter if the only defect in the election, appointment or removal is the failure to give notice as provided in this part or in the corporation’s articles or bylaws. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 724.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

electionappointmentremovaldirectorconclusively presumed validfailure to give notice

Related Statutes

  • § 12477 Director Election Challenges
  • § 5527 Director Election Challenge Period
  • § 7527 Director Election Challenges
  • § 12331 Director Number Requirements
  • § 5617 Director Election Challenges

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 9419.
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