Reviewed case brief
Dixon v Kennaway & Co
[1900] 1 Ch 833
[1900] 1 Ch 833 · Chancery Division
- 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.