Misfeasance
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Misfeasance, a misdeed or trespass; also, the improper performance of some lawful act. As to the distinction between misfeasance and nonfeasance, see McClelland v. Manchester Corporation, (1912) 1 KB 118, and cases there referred to, Guilfoyle v. Port of London Authority, (1932) 1 KB 336; and Coeshill v. Manchester Corporation, (1928) 1 KB 776. As to misfesance proceedings in the course of a winding-up against directors, promoters, managers or others, see Companies Act, 1929, s. 276.
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