# The Insolvency Rules (Northern Ireland) 1991, Rule 1.20: Requisite majorities (members)


(1) Subject to paragraphs (2) to (4), and to any express provision made in the company's articles, at a company meeting any resolution is to be regarded as passed if voted for by more than one-half in value of the members present in person or by proxy and voting on the resolution.
(2) The value of members is determined by reference to the number of votes conferred on each member by the articles.
(3) In determining whether a majority for any resolution has been obtained, there is to be left out of account any vote cast in accordance with Rule 1.18(2).
(4) If the chairman uses a proxy contrary to Rule 1.15, his vote with that proxy does not count towards any majority under this Rule.
[E.R.1.20]

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/1991/364/rule/1.20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/insolvency-rules-northern-ireland-1991/rule-1.20
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