Movitex v Bulfield [1988] BCLC 104
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United Kingdom
Reviewed By Oxbridge Law Team
Updated 2024-01-04 07:05:55 UTC
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Articles of company:
CAN exempt director from liability where he put himself in position of potential conflict of interest
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CANNOT exempt director from liability where there was an actual conflict of interest
I.e. here, director is always liable if he does not prefer the interests of company, regardless of what articles say
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