Ashbury Railway Carriage Co. v. Riche
(1875) LR 7 HL 653 · House of Lords
An ultra vires contract is void and cannot be ratified.
Unit II · Company Law
Memorandum, ultra vires and indoor management
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Companies Act, 2013 | 4 | Memorandum |
| Companies Act, 2013 | 5 | Articles |
| Companies Act, 2013 | 10 | Effect of memorandum and articles |
Landmark cases
Royal British Bank v. Turquand
(1856) 6 E & B 327 · Exchequer Chamber
Outsiders may assume indoor management has been complied with.