Re Noble and Sons (Clothing) Ltd [1983] BCLC 273
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:12:46 UTC
Was breakdown in relations amongst members of a company.
Claimant alleged this was due to conduct of those running company.
Held
Defendant’s behaviour did not constitute unfair prejudice.
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However breakdown in relationship between parties made it just and equitable to grant a winding up order
Where majority’s conduct is ‘substantial cause’ of breakdown in relations, winding-up order may be granted irrespective of whether this conduct was underhand
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