Alexander Ward Alexander Ward & Co Ltd v Samyang Navigation Co Ltd [1975] SC (HL) 26
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A general meeting, in absence of effective board, has a residual authority to use the company’s powers
Supports view that this residual authority extends to all powers of board (and not just power to appoint director)
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