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Morley v Australian Securities and Investments Commission

(2010) 274 ALR 205
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtNew South Wales Court of Appeal
Year2010
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Establishes accessory liability under s.79 Corporations Act for involvement in a breach of directors' duties.

Key Principle

involvement in breach of directors' duties; accessory liability under s.79 Corporations Act

Area of Law

company

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Barclay v Penberthy (2012) 246 CLR 258

The standard of care under s 180 of the Corporations Act is that of a reasonable person in the director's position, having regard to the corporation's circumstances and the director's office.

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