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Arrow Nominees Inc, Blackledge (L) v Blackledge (G), Blackledge (M), Blackledge (GR and MM): ChD 21 Jan 2000

The claimants had begun proceedings claiming unfair prejudice by the defendants in the management of the business. The defendants sought to have the petition struck out saying that the claimants had used falsified documents to base their petition. At one hearing the court had found such behaviour, but had declined to strike out the petition. … Continue reading Arrow Nominees Inc, Blackledge (L) v Blackledge (G), Blackledge (M), Blackledge (GR and MM): ChD 21 Jan 2000

In re Saul Harrison and Sons PLC: CA 1994

The plaintiffs claimed that the directors had either exceeded their powers or had exercised their powers for some illegitimate or ulterior purpose. Held: Where the claim of unfairness was not reasonably arguable, the court could exercise its jurisdiction to strike out a petition presented under section 459. Having observed that petitions under section 459 are … Continue reading In re Saul Harrison and Sons PLC: CA 1994

Kaneria and Another v Patel and Others: ChD 18 Feb 2000

Judges: Justice Jonathan Parker Citations: [2000] EWHC 1561 (Ch), [2000] 2 BCLC 321, [2001] BCC 692 Links: Bailii Statutes: Companies Act 1985 459(1) 461 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Insolvency, Company Updated: 13 July 2022; Ref: scu.329574

Bonham v Crow and others: CA 13 Dec 2001

The petitioner complained of unfair prejudice in the way the company had been operated, and sought an order that his shares be bought out. However the judge found that the net value of the company was negative and the shares worthless. The judge had held that an offer to buy the shares for andpound;5,000 had … Continue reading Bonham v Crow and others: CA 13 Dec 2001