Tanti v Carlson: 1948

(Victoria – Australia) The court considered the application of the rule against self dealing for trustees as it applied to wives: ‘The matrimonial relationship then becomes merely a ground of suspicion, and it becomes necessary to consider whether that suspicion has been dispelled in the present case.’

[1948] VLR 401
Citing:
CitedBurrell v Burrell’s Trustees SCS 1915
The Court of Session considered the applicability of the rule against self dealing as it applied to the wives of trustees. The wives in question were wealthy members of the Burrell shipping family who in each case were ‘capable business women . .

Cited by:
CitedNewgate Stud Company, Newgate Stud Farm Llc v Penfold, Penfold Bloodstock Limited ChD 21-Dec-2004
The claimants sought damages from the defendant. He had been employed to manage their horse-racing activities, and it was alleged that he had made secret profits. The defendant denied any dishonesty, saying all matters were known to the deceased . .

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Updated: 18 December 2021; Ref: scu.220735