The Briefcase series is designed specifically with the time-pressed student in mind. It provides concise case summaries within each subject area of an undergraduate law degree. accompanied by relevant legislation. A handy reference tool. the book assists the reader to commit the content of each subject to memory.
This title covers the four main areas of company law: the constitution. formation and personality of a company; corporate governance; corporate finance; and insolvency and company charges. The second edition has been updated to include recent important cases. including the House of Lords decision in Johnson v Gore Wood (minority shareholder action); Phillips v Brewin Dolphin Bell Lawrie Ltd (transactions at an undervalue); O'Neill v Phillips (unfair prejudicial conduct); and Williams v Natural Life Health Foods Ltd (liability in negligence) as well as the Privy Council decision in Agnew v Commissioner of Inland Revenue (company charges).