Q: How to force majority shareholder to buy out minor shareholder
A:
The answer to this question will depend on many factors, including the type and substance of any corporate documents, as well as the nature of the corporation and whether the corporation is closely held (i.e. has few shareholders, among other criteria as defined by state law). According to Utah law, for example, it may be as simple as reviewing the corporate documents to find some buyout remedy available to the minority shareholder. Other times, when the corporate documents don't anticipate the issue (which is usually the case), a Utah attorney would need to look at Utah's corporate law to determine if you have any recourse.
You should contact a Utah attorney if you have any further questions.
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