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R v Inland Revenue Commissioners, ex parte MFK Underwriting Agents Ltd

[1990] 1 WLR 1545; [1990] 1 All ER 91 (DC)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtDivisional Court, Queen's Bench Division (England and Wales)
Year1990
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A legitimate expectation founded on a public authority's representation arises only where the representation is clear, unambiguous and devoid of relevant qualification, and the applicant put all his cards on the table; fairness is a two-way street binding citizen and authority alike.

Area of Law

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