Dodge v. Ford Motor Co. — Quiz

5 questions on the issue, rule, and holding, with an explanation for each answer. Read the full Dodge v. Ford Motor Co. brief first if you need to review.

1. What was the primary issue at stake in Dodge v. Ford Motor Co.?

2. What did the court ultimately order regarding Ford's withholding of dividends?

3. What rationale did the court use to decline to enjoin Ford's proposed plant expansion?

4. What was Henry Ford's primary motivation for withholding dividends in 1916?

5. What does the Dodge v. Ford Motor Co. case illustrate about the fiduciary duties of corporate directors?