The question (15 marks)
Explain the doctrine of constructive notice and the rule in Royal British Bank v. Turquand. State the exceptions to that rule, and illustrate your answer with Indian decisions. (15 marks)
MU Module 1, constructive notice and indoor management.
Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.
It tests Unit 1 · Incorporation, Prospectus and Securities of Company Law.
Authorities you will need
- Royal British Bank v. Turquand (1856) 119 ER 886
- Kotla Venkataswamy v. Chinta Ramamurthy
- Dehradun-Mussoorie Electric Tramway Co. v. Jagmandar Das
- Freeman & Lockyer (A Firm) v. Buckhurst Park Properties (Mangal), Ltd. (1964) 1 All ER 630
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