Re W & M Roith Ltd [1967] 1 WLR 432
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United Kingdom
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Updated 2024-01-04 07:05:40 UTC
Director of a company wanted to make provision for his widow; thus entered into service agreement with company whereby she was to be granted pension upon his death.
Held
Deceased had not considered at all whether transaction was for benefit of company.
Thus director was in breach of duty.
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