AG v Rankin and Country Bridge Ltd [1992] JRC 097 (05 June 1992)

AG v Rankin and Country Bridge Ltd [1992] JRC 097 (05 June 1992)

The court held that both Rankin and Country Bridge Ltd were criminally liable for the acts committed, as the actions were within the scope of business and attributable to the company and its director.

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Citation
[1992] JRC 097
Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Rankin; Respondent: Country Bridge Ltd
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
05 June 1992
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Judgment
Outcome
guilty
Legal Topics
Corporate Liability, Fraud
Criminal Law Corporate Liability Fraud

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Rankin

Respondent

Country Bridge Ltd

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 liability of corporate entities for criminal acts
  2. 2 responsibility of directors for company actions

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that both Rankin and Country Bridge Ltd were criminally liable for the acts committed, as the actions were within the scope of business and attributable to the company and its director.

Court Disposition

guilty

Orders

  • Penalties imposed on Rankin and Country Bridge Ltd