Houldsworth : an obsolete piece in the legislative puzzle

Marina Nehme, Margaret Hyland

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    Abstract

    Regulators need to consider the regulatory regime as well as common law rules - clarify or complicate an intricate legislative system - analysis of Houldsworth rule - damages for fraudulent misrepresentation against company in the process of liquidation - right to rescission of share subscription contract - limited liability companies - legal entities - powers of a body corporate - Corporations and Markets Advisory Committee - discussion paper 'Shareholder claims against insolvent companies : implications of the Sons of Gwalia decision'.
    Original languageEnglish
    Number of pages28
    JournalUniversity of Western Sydney law review
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

    Keywords

    • corporation law
    • corporate regulators
    • liability
    • Houldsworth rule
    • Australia

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