McGorrin v Pascoe [1989] JLR_Note 1b (17 July 1989)
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- Jurisdiction
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- Posture
- Civil / Judgment
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Holding and result
The court affirmed the principal's right to an account from the agent.
Court disposition
judgment for the plaintiff
Orders
- The agent must provide an account to the principal.
02
Material facts
Parties
McGorrin
PlaintiffPascoe
Defendant03
Procedural history
Posture
Civil / Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether the principal has a right to an account from the agent
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The principal is entitled to an account from the agent regarding transactions conducted on their behalf.
- Respondent
- The agent disputes the extent or existence of the obligation to provide an account.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
common law of agency
A principal has the right to demand an account from their agent for transactions conducted on their behalf.
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The court affirmed the principal's right to an account from the agent.
Court disposition
judgment for the plaintiff
- The agent must provide an account to the principal.
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