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Grimaldi v Chameleon Mining NL (No 2) (Accessory)

[2012] FCAFC 6
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtFull Federal Court of Australia
Year2012
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A third party who knowingly participates in a breach of fiduciary duty is liable as an accessory under the Barnes v Addy knowing assistance principle.

Key Principle

A third party who knowingly participates in a breach of fiduciary duty is liable as an accessory under the Barnes v Addy knowing assistance principle.

Area of Law

company

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