Shirley v C.I. Knitwear [1985] JLR 404 (29 August 1986)
- Citation
- [1985] JLR 404
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- Company Law Dispute / Judgment
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Holding and result
A director's right to inspect privileged correspondence is not a personal right and terminates with the directorship; it exists only for the benefit of the company.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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Material facts
Parties
Shirley
ApplicantC. I. Knitwear
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Company Law Dispute / Judgment
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether a former director has the right to inspect the company's privileged correspondence with advocates after termination of directorship
Party arguments
- Applicant
- The applicant contended for a right to inspect the company's privileged correspondence with advocates, asserting this right as a former director.
- Respondent
- The respondent argued that the right to inspect privileged correspondence ceases upon termination of directorship and is exercisable only for the benefit of the company, not for personal advantage.
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Judgment in Shirley v C. I. Knitwear [1985] JLR 404
A director's right to inspect the company's privileged correspondence with advocates ceases upon termination of directorship and is exercisable only for the benefit of the company, not for personal advantage.
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Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
A director's right to inspect privileged correspondence is not a personal right and terminates with the directorship; it exists only for the benefit of the company.
Court disposition
application dismissed
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