A trade union altered its rules by adding as an object ‘to secure parliamentary representation.’ The new rules also established for this purpose a money levy compulsory upon the members of the trade union, and provided that all parliamentary candidates ‘shall sign and accept the conditions of the Labour Party.’
Held that the rules imposing the levy were invalid and unenforceable, because such objects were ultra vires of the trade union, or ( per Lord Shaw) illegal as contrary to public policy.
Judges:
The Earl of Halsbury, Lords Macnaghten, James of Hereford, Atkinson, and Shaw
Citations:
47 SLR 613, [1909] UKHL 613
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Employment
Updated: 25 April 2022; Ref: scu.620590