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Lieberman v. Wyoming. Com LLC Case Brief
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Case Brief Summary & Legal Analysis
tl;dr: A withdrawing LLC member is entitled only to the return of their stated capital contribution, not fair market value, under Wyoming’s statute. However, this does not extinguish their underlying equity interest, which the court must separately address.
Legal Significance: Establishes that under Wyoming’s original LLC act, a member’s withdrawal (dissociation) does not trigger a right to a fair market value buyout, creating a distinction between the return of a capital contribution and the disposition of the member’s remaining equity interest.
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Case Facts & Court Holding
Key Facts & Case Background
E. Michael Lieberman was a founding member of Wyoming.com LLC, with a stated capital contribution of $20,000 representing a 40% ownership interest. After his employment was terminated, Lieberman formally withdrew from the LLC, invoking the state statute for return of capital. He demanded payment for his “share of the current value of the company,” which he estimated at $400,000. The remaining members accepted his withdrawal and, as permitted by the Articles of Organization, elected to continue the business rather than dissolve. They offered to return Lieberman’s $20,000 capital contribution, which he rejected. The LLC filed a declaratory judgment action to determine its obligations. The trial court granted summary judgment for the LLC, ruling that Lieberman was only entitled to the return of his $20,000 contribution. Lieberman appealed, arguing he was entitled to the fair market value of his entire 40% interest. The LLC’s Operating Agreement provided for “Membership Certificates” to represent equity interests, but the record was silent on the status of Lieberman’s certificate after his withdrawal.
Court Holding & Legal Precedent
Issue: Under Wyoming’s Limited Liability Company Act, does a member who withdraws from an LLC that continues in operation have a right to demand payment for the fair market value of their full ownership interest, or are they limited to the return of their stated capital contribution?
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Legal Issue
Under Wyoming’s Limited Liability Company Act, does a member who withdraws from an LLC that continues in operation have a right to demand payment for the fair market value of their full ownership interest, or are they limited to the return of their stated capital contribution?
Conclusion
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Legal Rule
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Legal Analysis
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Flash Summary
- Under Wyoming’s original LLC Act, a withdrawing member is only entitled