What is the ratio in Bushell v Faith?

Companies can validly include weighted voting provisions in their articles of association that give enhanced voting rights to directors facing removal, even if this effectively prevents their removal under statutory procedures.

What did the court decide in Bushell v Faith?

The House of Lords held that the weighted voting clause was valid and Faith could not be removed as director because his enhanced voting rights under the articles prevented the resolution from passing.

Why is Bushell v Faith important for company law?

It establishes that contractual arrangements in articles of association can effectively modify the practical operation of statutory procedures, demonstrating the limits of statutory intervention in private company arrangements.

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