The question (15 marks)
Explain the duty to register a charge under the Companies Act 2013 and the consequences of a failure to register. Distinguish a fixed charge from a floating charge. (15 marks)
MU Module 2, registration of charges.
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 2 · Deposits, Charges, Meetings, Dividend and Audit of Company Law.
Authorities you will need
- Re Introductions, Ltd.; Introductions, Ltd. v. National Provincial Bank Ltd. (1969) 1 All ER 887
- Dehradun-Mussoorie Electric Tramway Co. v. Jagmandar Das
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