Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the directors were liable under Art. 754 OR for causing company losses by pursuing litigation over the refusal to register shares.
Decisione estratta
Yes. The litigation decision was made against the company interest and was already objectively unjustifiable when taken.
Motivazione estratta
The court held that ex ante assessment applies, but directors had no company-interest-based reasons to refuse registration or to defend that refusal in court. The lawsuit served only the majority shareholders' interest, so the process conduct breached the duty of care and loyalty under Art. 717 OR and triggered liability under Art. 754 OR.