Company Letterhead
{{company_name}}
{{company_address}}
Phone: {{phone}}
Email: {{email}}
Website: {{website}}
Board Resolution to Commence Litigation
Date: {{date}}
At a duly convened meeting of the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} (the “Company”) held on {{meeting_date}} at {{meeting_time}} at {{meeting_location}}, the following resolution was considered and adopted:
WHEREAS
The Company has identified a dispute with {{defendant_name}} regarding {{brief_description_of_dispute_basis}}.
The Board has reviewed all relevant information and determined that previous attempts to resolve this dispute through negotiation or alternative dispute resolution methods have been unsuccessful or are unlikely to yield a satisfactory outcome for the Company.
The Board believes that commencing legal proceedings to recover {{damages_or_relief_sought}} from {{defendant_name}} is in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders.
RESOLUTION
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED THAT:
1. The Company shall commence legal proceedings against {{defendant_name}} in the appropriate court of jurisdiction to address the dispute concerning {{full_description_of_dispute_basis}}.
2. The Board authorizes the appointment of {{law_firm_name}} of {{law_firm_address}} as the Company's legal representatives to manage and prosecute this litigation.
3. The {{job_title_of_authorized_officer}} (e.g., Managing Director, CEO) is hereby authorized to execute all necessary documents, including but not limited to, engagement letters with legal counsel, pleadings, affidavits, and any other agreements or instruments required for the prosecution of this litigation.
4. The {{job_title_of_authorized_officer}} is further authorized to incur all reasonable legal fees and expenses associated with this litigation, as per the terms agreed upon with {{law_firm_name}}.
5. The {{job_title_of_authorized_officer}} shall provide regular updates to the Board of Directors regarding the progress of the litigation.
CERTIFICATION
I, {{secretary_name}}, Secretary of {{company_name}}, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the Company on {{meeting_date}}, and that such resolution is in full force and effect as of the date hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the Company this {{day}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}.
Signature Block
_____________________________
{{secretary_name}}
Company Secretary
{{company_name}}
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