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The Minister’s Black Veil The story “The Minister’s Black Veil” is symbolic of the hidden sins that we hide and separate ourselves from the ones we love most. In wearing the veil Hooper presents the isolation that everybody experiences when they are chained down by their own sins. He has realized that everybody symbolically can be found in the shadow of their own veil. By Hooper wearing this shroud across his face is only showing the dark side of people and the truth of human existence and

intention to find another members for the company or to wind up the company, according to Section 36 Companies Act 1965 stated he may liable for the payment of all the debts that contracted by the company after those 6 months. In here, the corporate veil is lifted by the court. Another alternative that can be considered by Cheng is either he can change his private company into sole proprietor or he could be continue to run the private company if he could find new members to join his company within the first

The Minister's Black Veil by Nathaniel Hawthorne Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Minister's Black Veil" embodies the hidden sins that we all hide and that in turn distance us from the ones we love most. Reverend Hooper dons a black veil throughout this story, and never takes it off. He has discerned in everyone a dark, hidden self of secret sin. In wearing the veil Hooper dramatizes the isolation that each person experiences when they are chained down by their own sinful deeds. He has

This paper examines the “Veil of Ignorance” in Rawls’ theory of justice. The beginning of the paper shall define and explain the original position and veil of ignorance. The paper will explore the various implications of Rawls’ application of the “Veil of Ignorance” and its use in establishing his conception of justice. The paper shall look into the different criticisms of the veil of ignorance followed by the conclusion. Rawls uses the original position as an alternative to the state of nature

up to separate the business from its owners and insulate their assets. There are times, however, in the interest of equity when the corporate veil is allowed to be lifted and the assets of the owners are exposed. (Dignam) Throughout this paper, I will discuss the difference between a corporation and a private entity and when the corporate veil can be lifted according to the cases in the UK law. Private Entities Versus Corporations In the United Kingdom, different business structures are available

In the case of Salomon vs. Salomon, the principle coming out of this case specifies that once a company is formed and complies with the regulations of the Companies Act in the country in which it is being incorporated it is a separate person and is not the agent or trustee of its owners. As a result, the debts of the company are its own and not those of the members. The members’ liability is limited to the amount prescribed in the Companies Act (i.e. the amount they invested in the company).This

head of the English company common law, the courts introduced several exceptions which undermined the 'veil of incorporation '. The exceptions were firstly introduced in the mid-60s by Lord Denning in Littlewoods Mail Order Stores Ltd. V IRC [1969], and allowed the court to lift the veil and hold the shareholders liable for the company 's actions. The main reason for the courts to lift the veil is where the shareholders had abused the privileges of limited liability and incorporation. Corporate

Introduction The corporate veil is a term that refers to the concept of treating a corporation as a separate legal entity from its shareholders and thus bestowing upon it separate rights, obligations and liabilities. In the landmark case of Salomon v Salomon, the court stated that the liability of company shareholders is limited only to the extent of their capital contributions. The court also explained that since companies are separate legal entities from shareholders, they are separately liable

the same group, English company law has steadfastly maintained its policy of treating such companies as distinct legal entities.” Explain this statement. Consider the need for reform. Contents Introduction 3 Salomon v Salomon 4 Lifting the veil of incorporation 5 Fraud 5 Façade or a sham 5 Groups of Companies 7 Adams & Others v Cape Industries plc 10 Is there a need for reform? 12 Conclusion 14 Bibliography 16 Books: 16 Journals: 16 Cases: 17 Websites: 17 Bill: 18 Introduction

The veil of incorporation state the company is a separate legal entity from its members such as shareholders, directors and employees. (Lawyr.it, 2014) Separate legal entity defines a company can employ its own members, limited liability and ability to hold property in its name. Normally, the courts would not look behind the veil of incorporation because it is separate legal entity. The courts agree to lift the veil of incorporation where ‘justice of the case demands’ or if the veil has been misused