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Maguire v Makaronis

(1997) 188 CLR 449
JurisdictionAustralia
Year1997
Statusunclear

Key Principle

The HCA confirmed that a solicitor who acts for both parties to a transaction is in a position of conflict of interest; the fiduciary duty requires the solicitor to make full disclosure to both parties.

Area of Law

trusts

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