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Bristol and West Building Society v Mothew

[1998] Ch 1
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year1998
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Millett LJ defined a fiduciary as someone who has undertaken to act for or on behalf of another in circumstances giving rise to a relationship of trust and confidence; the core fiduciary duty is the duty of loyalty.

Area of Law

trusts

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