Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Philippine bar exam questions 2008 (Mercant Q14)

Ace Cruz subscribe to 100,000 shares of stock of JP Development Corporation, which has a par value of P1 per share. He paid P25,000 and promised to pay the balance before December 31, 2008. JP Development Corporation declared a cash dividend on October 15, 2008, payable on December 1, 2008.
a) For how many shares is Ace Cruz entitled to be paid cash dividends? Explain. (2%)
b) On December 1, 2008, can Ace Cruz compel JP Development Corporation to issue to him the stock certificate corresponding to the P25,000 paid by him? (2%)

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