BLP.03

A company's articles contain an article appointing a named member, Priya, as the company's solicitor 'for as long as she remains a member', and providing that the company shall instruct her on all its legal work. Some years later the company instructs a different firm. Priya, who is still a member, sues the company, relying on the article, claiming the company is in breach of contract by not instructing her. She points out that the article is part of the registered articles and so forms part of the s.33 statutory contract that binds the company.