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Eaton Vance closed-end funds exempt control share by-law after court ruling
Eaton Vance Ltd Duration Income Fund
- Board exempts all prior and new share purchases from control share by-law until further notice.
- Action follows Jan 23, 2023 MA court ruling that by-law violates Section 18(i) of Investment Company Act.
- Court granted summary judgment in favor of Saba Capital on rescission claim; litigation ongoing.
- Court upheld Board's fiduciary duty claim, finding legitimate business reason for by-law amendment.