← All Authorities
Australia
Maguire v Makaronis
(1997) 188 CLR 449
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
Related Cases
Ask CommonBench about this case
Get a detailed analysis of Maguire v Makaronis and how it applies to your situation.
Explain Maguire v Makaronis