in der Person des Gesellschafters

English translation: there is a compelling reason in the person of the shareholder

17:51 Oct 29, 2002
German to English translations [PRO]
Law/Patents - Law: Contract(s)
German term or phrase: in der Person des Gesellschafters
This appears in a German company's articles of association:

"Die Geschäftsanteile eines Gesellschafters können in folgende Fällen ohne seine Zustimmung eingezogen werden:

- ***In der Person des Gesellschafters ist ein wichtiger Grund gegeben***, der seine Ausschließung aus der Gesellschaft rechtfertigt."
Lee Penya
Local time: 04:32
English translation:there is a compelling reason in the person of the shareholder
Explanation:
The term may sound a bit odd, but it is used in English legal texts too. Interpreting it differently (e.g. as 'personality') would mean changing the meaning.
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Margaret Marks
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Local time: 10:32
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5there is a compelling reason in the person of the shareholder
Margaret Marks
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gangels (X)
4...in the character of the shareholder
Ron Stelter


  

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there is a compelling reason in the person of the shareholder


Explanation:
The term may sound a bit odd, but it is used in English legal texts too. Interpreting it differently (e.g. as 'personality') would mean changing the meaning.

Margaret Marks
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Explanation:
The partner's background is a significant reason to have him excluded from the company

Too fat? Too skinny? How can his person be reason for removal? Must be poor character, lack of professionalism or something! Else, it's blatant discrimination

gangels (X)
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...in the character of the shareholder


Explanation:
I think this would also work

Ron Stelter
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