Interest on debtFinal demandManaging director authorityOstensible authority
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Contractual debtInterest on overdue accountsAuthority of managing director
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Statutes Cited
Companies Act [Chapter 24:03]
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Case Summary
Key Issues
{"issue_text":"Whether the plaintiff is entitled to charge interest at 4% per month as claimed","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Mr Wallbridge signed final demand; plaintiff charged 4% monthly"}
{"issue_text":"Whether the defendant is liable to pay the interest claimed","issue_type":"mixed","dispositive":"yes","related_facts":"Authority of managing director; calculation errors"}
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Facts of the Case
Background
The plaintiff supplied electrical goods to the defendant on credit. The defendant's former managing director signed a final demand agreeing to 4% monthly interest on the $22,968 overdue amount. The defendant disputed the managing director's authority and claimed the debt was settled. The plaintiff claimed $11,751 at trial after adjustments.
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