Eves v Robert Gordon Fin. Consultants (Jersey) Ltd. [1998] JLR_Note 6a (03 December 1998)

The court considered whether the acquiring company was liable for the obligations of the former business following an acquisition or merger.

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Parties: Applicant: Eves; Respondent: Robert Gordon Financial Consultants (Jersey) Ltd.
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 03 December 1998
Procedural Posture: Civil / Judgment
Legal Topics: Acquisition, Merger, Liability for Former Business

Corporate Law Acquisition Merger Liability for Former Business

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Eves

Applicant

Robert Gordon Financial Consultants (Jersey) Ltd.

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Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

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1 liability of acquiring company for obligations of former business after acquisition or merger

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The court considered whether the acquiring company was liable for the obligations of the former business following an acquisition or merger.

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