Lister v Stubbs (1890) concerned Lister & Co., a manufacturing company that sued their foreman for secret commissions received from suppliers. This case explores trusts, debtor-creditor relationships, and the boundaries of fiduciary duty in English law.
Trust and Fiduciary Relationships: The case clarifies the distinction between debtor-creditor and fiduciary relationships, highlighting that secret commissions do not automatically create a trust between an employee and employer.