Homsy v Murphy
Language: English Series: Property and Compensation Reports ; [1997] 73 P&CR 26-47(22)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 27 February 1996. Appeal allowed because High Court judge`s mistake over the date the Gulf war started undermined his conclusion as to the effect on property prices. Plaintiff`s claim for damages put forward on two bases. Firstly, had the defendant not breached his covenant, H would have purchased the ground floor premises and accepted an offer for a lease on them. Secondly, that his purchase of the freehold would have enhanced in value by more than the price he would have paid for it. "Held" plaintiff entitled to damages of £102,500.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS56608 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 24820-1001 |
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CA 27 February 1996. Appeal allowed because High Court judge`s mistake over the date the Gulf war started undermined his conclusion as to the effect on property prices. Plaintiff`s claim for damages put forward on two bases. Firstly, had the defendant not breached his covenant, H would have purchased the ground floor premises and accepted an offer for a lease on them. Secondly, that his purchase of the freehold would have enhanced in value by more than the price he would have paid for it. "Held" plaintiff entitled to damages of £102,500.