GCE Commerce 1989 Question 72

Question 72

Business Units

Any powers exercised by a company in pursuance of objectives not authorized by the Memorandum of Association is regarded as

  1. A.a trespass
  2. B.a nuisance
  3. C.ultra vires
  4. D.uberrima fidei
  5. E.caveat emptor
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Answer: C (ultra vires)

Explanation

Ultra vires means 'beyond the powers' given in the objects clause of the memorandum.