special resolution

special resolution
special resolution
A term under the Bankruptcy and insolvency Act whereby voting is carried out, for example when creditors accept or refuse a proposal. In order for the Special Resolution to pass, of those creditors who vote there must be in excess of 2/3 of the dollars voting in favor and a simple majority in number of the creditors voting in favor. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms)

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