Reviewed case brief
Hickman v Kent or Romney Marsh Sheepbreeders' Association
[1915] 1 Ch 881
Astbury J held that the articles of association bind the company and its members as a statutory contract. An arbitration clause in the articles was enforceable against a member who sought to litigate a dispute that fell within its scope.
- Court
- King's Bench Division
- Year
- 1915
- Subjects
- Company Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
The articles of association constitute a contract between the company and its members, and between the members inter se, binding them in their capacity as members
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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