United Kingdom

Barclays Bank plc v O'Brien

[1994] 1 AC 180

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

Year1994

Statusunclear

Key Principle

Constructive notice of undue influence in surety transactions; bank put on inquiry when wife guarantees husband's debts and must ensure independent legal advice obtained

Area of Law

banking

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