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In Re Joseph Holt Plc; Winpar Holdings Ltd v Joseph Holt Group Plc: ChD 15 Nov 2000

An offer was made to purchase the entire share capital of a company, but the documents were not served on shareholders in certain foreign countries because of difficulties in complying with regulatory provisions. Having received acceptance from more than 90 per cent of shareholders, the company sent to all remaining shareholders notices requiring the sale … Continue reading In Re Joseph Holt Plc; Winpar Holdings Ltd v Joseph Holt Group Plc: ChD 15 Nov 2000

Winpar Holdings Ltd v Joseph Holt Group plc: CA 24 May 2001

An offer was made to purchase the entire share capital of a company, but the offer allowed for different arrangements for service on shareholders in certain foreign countries because of difficulties in complying with local regulatory provisions. The appellants sought to argue that no offer had been properly made so as to bind all shareholders … Continue reading Winpar Holdings Ltd v Joseph Holt Group plc: CA 24 May 2001

Duckwari Plc v Offerventure Ltd and Another: In Re Duckwari Plc (no 2): CA 8 May 1998

A company director entering into an unapproved contract with his own company was liable to the company for the loss as at the time that loss was realised, not at the time of the breach. Where directors had entered into contracts with their company in contravention of the Act, the damages were to be assessed … Continue reading Duckwari Plc v Offerventure Ltd and Another: In Re Duckwari Plc (no 2): CA 8 May 1998

Moore and others v Care Standards Tribunal and Another: CA 24 May 2005

The claimants were residents of care homes. The homes were owned by charitable companies providing housing and support for persons with mental disorders. The company’s had altered the agreements so that the claimants became assured tenants. The claimants appealed the refusal of the respondents to de-register the homes. Held: The appeals were dismissed. The crucial … Continue reading Moore and others v Care Standards Tribunal and Another: CA 24 May 2005

Kensington International Ltd v Republic of Congo and Another: ComC 20 Jul 2006

The claimant sought leave to cross examine an officer of the defendant in connection with his affidavit sworn in search order proceedings. The case had a history of deceit and dishonest oral evidence. Held: Though such an order would be exceptional, sufficient grounds had been shown in this case. Judges: Morison J Citations: [2006] EWHC … Continue reading Kensington International Ltd v Republic of Congo and Another: ComC 20 Jul 2006

Re Digital Satellite Warranty Cover Ltd and Others: ChD 31 Jan 2011

The Financial Services Authority sought public interest orders for the winding up of three companies selling, it said, extended warranty cover plans without authorisation. The companies said that authorisation was not required, since only services in kind, namely repairs, were provided. Held: The orders were made. Warren J rejected that argument that the services were … Continue reading Re Digital Satellite Warranty Cover Ltd and Others: ChD 31 Jan 2011

The Project Management Institute, Regina (on The Application of) v The Minister for The Cabinet Office and Others: Admn 17 Jul 2014

Mitting J set out the background to Royal Charters: ‘This is, I believe, the first time that the grant or refusal of a Royal Charter has been the subject of litigation. I propose, therefore, to begin by a brief analysis of the history and nature of Royal Charters and the process by which they are … Continue reading The Project Management Institute, Regina (on The Application of) v The Minister for The Cabinet Office and Others: Admn 17 Jul 2014

ZH (Tanzania) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 1 Feb 2011

The respondent had arrived and claimed asylum. Three claims were rejected, two of which were fraudulent. She had two children by a UK citizen, and if deported the result would be (the father being unsuitable) that the children would have to return with her. Held: The mother’s appeal succeeded. The court had to consider the … Continue reading ZH (Tanzania) v Secretary of State for The Home Department: SC 1 Feb 2011

Cala Homes (South) Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Another: Admn 7 Feb 2011

The claimant sought judicial review of a statement and letter by the respondent making a material consideration for planning authorities the intended revocation by the Respondent of Regional Spatial Strategies. The effect would be to allow the authority to reduce the number of new houses it was planning to allow for and thus to reject … Continue reading Cala Homes (South) Ltd v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and Another: Admn 7 Feb 2011