| Ex parte James | |
| Court: | Court of Chancery |
| Date Decided: | 9 April 1803 |
| Full Name: | Ex parte James or Re James |
| Citations: | (1803) 32 ER 385, (1803) 8 Ves 337 |
| Judges: | Lord Eldon LC |
| Keywords: | Conflict of interest |
Ex parte James (1803) 32 ER 385 is an insolvency and company law case, concerning conflicts of interest, and the absolute duty to avoid them.
A bankrupt's estate was purchased by a solicitor to the commission of the bankrupt.
Lord Eldon LC stated the following in his judgment.