Nigel Mather & Anor v Balvinder Singh Rattan

Nigel Mather & Anor v Balvinder Singh Rattan

The Mathers relied on Mr Rattan's fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the appointment of Mr Basran as a director, had no reason to investigate further until September 2015, and their loss of £1 million was directly caused by the misrepresentation. The claim was not statute-barred under section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980.

Parties
Claimant/respondent: Nigel Mather; Claimant/respondent: Sharon Mather; Defendant/appellant: Balvinder Singh Rattan
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Limitation Period, Reliance, Causation, Directors' Duties
Fraud Tort Company Law Fraudulent Misrepresentation Limitation Period Reliance Causation Directors' Duties

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Parties

Nigel Mather

Claimant/respondent

Sharon Mather

Claimant/respondent

Balvinder Singh Rattan

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim for fraudulent misrepresentation was statute-barred under the Limitation Act 1980
  2. 2 Whether the claimants relied on the misrepresentation regarding the appointment of a director
  3. 3 Whether the misrepresentation caused the claimants' loss

Ratio Decidendi

The Mathers relied on Mr Rattan's fraudulent misrepresentation regarding the appointment of Mr Basran as a director, had no reason to investigate further until September 2015, and their loss of £1 million was directly caused by the misrepresentation. The claim was not statute-barred under section 32 of the Limitation Act 1980.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed on all grounds.
  • The judgment awarding £1 million in damages to the Mathers stands.