[1897] AC 22

Salomon v A Salomon & Co Ltd

Salomon is the classic authority for separate corporate personality and limited liability, confirming that a duly incorporated company is legally distinct from its founder and controlling shareholder.

Holding

Salomon is the classic authority for separate corporate personality and limited liability, confirming that a duly incorporated company is legally distinct from its founder and controlling shareholder.

Issues

separate corporate personalitylimited liabilityseparation between company and shareholder