United Kingdom

Keech v Sandford

(1726) Sel Cas Ch 61

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

Year1726

Statusunclear

Key Principle

A fiduciary who acquires a benefit by reason of their fiduciary position holds that benefit on constructive trust for the beneficiary; this is the foundational case on fiduciary self-dealing.

Area of Law

trusts

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