Midco Holdings Ltd & Anor v Piper
Although the judge should have considered the hospital project in assessing damages, the evidence showed that as of the relevant date, Midco had received no benefit from the project to set off against its losses, so the appeal was dismissed.
- Parties
- Claimant/respondent: Midco Holdings Limited; Claimant/respondent: Ronald Andrew Middleton; Defendant/appellant: Keith Anthony Piper
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 06 April 2004
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment of Canterbury County Court
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Damages for Deceit, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Set Off of Benefits, Assessment of Damages
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Parties
Midco Holdings Limited
Claimant/respondent
Ronald Andrew Middleton
Claimant/respondent
Keith Anthony Piper
Defendant/appellant
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From Judgment of Canterbury County Court
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the claimant must give credit for benefits received as a result of the defendant's fraud
- 2 Whether the property development venture was part of the transaction induced by deceit
- 3 Whether the claimant received any benefit from the hospital project to set off against losses
Ratio Decidendi
Although the judge should have considered the hospital project in assessing damages, the evidence showed that as of the relevant date, Midco had received no benefit from the project to set off against its losses, so the appeal was dismissed.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Appellant to pay two-thirds of the respondent's costs
- Costs to be subject to detailed assessment if not agreed
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