Broome v Speak

Subject Matter

COMPANY — Prospectus — Promoter — Contract — Remuneration — Bonus — Commission — Quantum Meruit — “Material” Contract — Omission from Prospectus — Legal Advice — Directors, Liability of — “Knowingly issuing” Prospectus — “Fraudulent” Prospectus — “Untrue Statement” — Shareholder, Rights of — Damages, Measure of — Compensation — Companies Act, 1867 (30 & 31 Vict. c. 131), s. 38 — Directors Liability Act, 1890 (53 & 54 Vict. c. 64), s. 3, sub-s. 1.