ComC Admiralty action in rem – dishonest withholding of freight paid – meaning of dishonesty – objective and subjective considerations – reimbursement of commission – Admiralty action in rem – entitlement to commission – collateral secret profit – secret profit – distinction.
David Steel QC said of the Hippisley case: ‘this decision of the Court of Appeal admirably demonstrates the difference between a collateral secret profit which preserves the right to commission and a secret profit (albeit honest) directly impacting on the moneys payable to the principal which may destroy the entitlement.’
Judges:
David Steel QC
Citations:
[1997] 2 Lloyds Rep 722
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Hippisley v Knee Bros CA 1903
The defendant auctioneers were employed by the plaintiff to sell some goods. The payment was to be percentage commission with a minimum of andpound;20, certain fixed amounts and ‘all out of pocket’ expenses, particularly advertising. The sale . .
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Transport, Agency
Updated: 25 May 2022; Ref: scu.186620
