Reviewed case brief
Whaley Bridge Calico Printing Co v Green
(1880) 5 QBD 109
The court held that a promoter who sells property to the company he promotes at a profit is in a fiduciary position and must account for any undisclosed gain. Bowen J provided an influential description of who qualifies as a promoter.
- Court
- Queen's Bench Division
- Year
- 1880
- Subjects
- Company Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
A promoter occupies a fiduciary position towards the company and is accountable for any secret profit made
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
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