Branch v Bagley & Ors

Branch v Bagley & Ors

The applicant failed to demonstrate any unfair prejudice distinct from other shareholders; the High Court's judgment was valid; and there was no real prospect of success on appeal against the strike-out of the petition.

Parties
Applicant: Anthony Branch; Respondent: Mrs C Bagley; Respondent: Mr W Hancock; Respondent: Mr G Paice; Respondent: Mr I Stocks; Respondent: Mr S Owens
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 June 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Unfair Prejudice, Strike Out Applications, Section 459 Petitions
Company Law Unfair Prejudice Strike Out Applications Section 459 Petitions

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Parties

Anthony Branch

Applicant

Mrs C Bagley

Respondent

Mr W Hancock

Respondent

Mr G Paice

Respondent

Mr I Stocks

Respondent

Mr S Owens

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the High Court erred in striking out the applicant's section 459 petition
  2. 2 Whether the applicant suffered unfair prejudice under section 459 of the Companies Act 1985
  3. 3 Whether the judgment of the High Court was valid and authentic

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate any unfair prejudice distinct from other shareholders; the High Court's judgment was valid; and there was no real prospect of success on appeal against the strike-out of the petition.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Permission to appeal refused