Stewart v. Chalmers [1904] ScotLR 42_135 (30 November 1904)

The respondent's demand for half of the law-agent's fees, refusal to approve investments, and obstruction of trust administration for personal gain constituted improper and indefensible conduct, justifying his removal as trustee.

Citation: [1904] ScotLR 42_135
Parties: Petitioners/beneficiaries: Mrs Mary Ann Munro or Stewart and others; Respondent/trustee: Thomas Chalmers; Trustee: Robert Stewart
Jurisdiction: Scotland
Judgment Date: 30 November 1904
Procedural Posture: Petition for Removal of Trustee / Judgment After Hearing on Merits
Outcome: Petition granted; respondent removed as trustee.
Legal Topics: Removal of Trustee, Trustee Misconduct, Trust Administration, Conflict of Interest

Trusts and Estates Removal of Trustee Trustee Misconduct Trust Administration Conflict of Interest

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Parties

Mrs Mary Ann Munro or Stewart and others

Petitioners/beneficiaries

Thomas Chalmers

Respondent/trustee

Robert Stewart

Trustee

Procedural Posture

Petition for Removal of Trustee / Judgment After Hearing on Merits

Legal Issues

1 Whether the conduct of a trustee justifies removal from office
2 Whether a trustee may demand personal profit from trust administration
3 Whether refusal to assume new trustees or resign constitutes grounds for removal

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Petition granted; respondent removed as trustee.

Orders

Thomas Chalmers removed from office of trustee.
Cause continued to allow remaining trustee to lodge deed of assumption for new trustees.