DUBAI ALUMINIUM CO. LTD. v. SALAAM AND OTHERS [2002] UKHL 48

[2003] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 65

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord NICHOLLS OF Birkenhead, Lord SLYNN OF Hadley, Lord Hutton, Lord HOBHOUSE OF Woodborough and Lord Millett

Contract - Contribution proceedings - Vicarious liability - Consultancy agreement between plaintiffs and second third party - Plaintiffs sought to recover payments disbursed in commission and other like payments under agreement - Plaintiffs alleged defendants and third parties knowingly and dishonestly received funds and/or assisted in a breach of fiduciary duty - Contribution claims between defendants and third parties - Whether vicarious liability imposed by Partnership Act, 1890, s. 10 applied where partner liable as a constructive trustee for conducting himself as an accessory to a breach of trust.