Friend v Brooker & Anor [2009] HCA 21 Background (Friend v Brooker) In May 1977, Mr. Frederick Brooker and Mr. Nicholas Friend decided to start a construction business, initially as a partnership, which later became the company Friend & Brooker Pty Ltd in July 1977. Both were directors and shareholders in the company. Over the … Continue reading Friend v Brooker & Anor [2009]: High Court on Directors’ Liability