What does it Mean to Pierce the Corporate Veil?

Generally, corporate shareholders cannot be held liable for the acts or debts of their corporation because liability is specifically limited to their investment in the corporation via the purchase of shares. However, a shareholder may be held personally liable if a court permits another party to “pierce the corporate veil” to avoid fraud or unfairness to as a result of circumstances where the corporation has taken advantage others of by abusing corporate protections. Because there...

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