Reviewed case brief

Dixon v Kennaway & Co

[1900] 1 Ch 833

[1900] 1 Ch 833 · Chancery Division

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Court
Chancery Division
Year
1900
Subjects
Company Law
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

A company is estopped from making calls on shares that have been certified as fully paid; the share certificate operates as a representation upon which holders are entitled to rely

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        [1900] 1 Ch 833

        Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.