Allegation of abuse of power by judge.
Held: An action does not lie against individuals for acts erroneously done by them in a corporate capacity, from which detriment happens to the plaintiff; at least not without proof of malice.
(1801) 1 East 555, (1801) 102 ER 214, [1801] EngR 305
Commonlii
Cited by:
Cited – Three Rivers District Council and Others v Governor and Company of The Bank of England HL 18-May-2000
The applicants alleged misfeasance against the Bank of England in respect of the regulation of a bank.
Held: The Bank could not be sued in negligence, but the tort of misfeasance required clear evidence of misdeeds. The action was now properly . .
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Torts – Other
Updated: 20 December 2021; Ref: scu.194974