Allnutt v The Nags Head Reading Ltd & Ors

Allnutt v The Nags Head Reading Ltd & Ors

Mr Allnutt’s involvement in the Butler was a manifest and ongoing conflict of interest with his duties as director of the Company. There was no full and open disclosure to, or approval by, the other shareholders or directors, nor acquiescence. His removal as director was justified and any prejudice suffered was not...

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Parties
Claimant: Edward Charles Allnutt; Defendant: The Nags Head Reading Limited; Defendant: Sylvia Ann Lodge; Defendant: Laura Ann Lodge; Defendant: Samuel Jody Oates; Defendant: Michael Oates
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2019
Procedural Posture
Unfair Prejudice Petition Under Companies Act 2006 Section 994 / Judgment After Trial on Liability
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Unfair Prejudice, Director's Duties, Conflict of Interest, Quasi Partnership, Disclosure, Acquiescence
Company Law Equity Unfair Prejudice Director's Duties Conflict of Interest Quasi Partnership Disclosure Acquiescence

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Parties

Edward Charles Allnutt

Claimant

The Nags Head Reading Limited

Defendant

Sylvia Ann Lodge

Defendant

Laura Ann Lodge

Defendant

Samuel Jody Oates

Defendant

Michael Oates

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Unfair Prejudice Petition Under Companies Act 2006 Section 994 / Judgment After Trial on Liability

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the removal of Mr Allnutt as director was unfairly prejudicial under section 994 of the Companies Act 2006
  2. 2 Whether Mr Allnutt's involvement in a competing business (the Butler) created a conflict of interest
  3. 3 Whether there was sufficient disclosure, approval, or acquiescence by the other shareholders/directors

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Allnutt’s involvement in the Butler was a manifest and ongoing conflict of interest with his duties as director of the Company. There was no full and open disclosure to, or approval by, the other shareholders or directors, nor acquiescence. His removal as director was justified and any prejudice suffered was not unfair.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed