Conn. Gen. Stat. § 33-720: Derivative proceedings. Definitions.

As used in sections 33-720 to 33-727, inclusive:

(1) “Derivative proceeding” means a civil suit in the right of a domestic corporation or, to the extent provided in section 33-727, in the right of a foreign corporation.

(2) “Shareholder” includes a beneficial owner whose shares are held in a voting trust or held by a nominee on the beneficial owner's behalf.