Younger v Lansdowne Tutors Ltd

Younger v Lansdowne Tutors Ltd

Even if the Finder’s Fee Agreement was executed, the trial judge’s finding of no recoverable loss stands as an alternative and binding ground, and there is no realistic prospect that the damages issue would be reopened on appeal.

Parties
Claimant / Appellant: Younger; Defendant / Respondent: Lansdowne Tutors Ltd
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 February 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal (renewed Oral Hearing)
Outcome
Permission to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Finder’s Fee Agreement, Permission to Appeal, Fresh Evidence, Damages Assessment
Contract Law Civil Procedure Finder’s Fee Agreement Permission to Appeal Fresh Evidence Damages Assessment

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Parties

Younger

Claimant / Appellant

Lansdowne Tutors Ltd

Defendant / Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal (renewed Oral Hearing)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Finder’s Fee Agreement was executed between the parties
  2. 2 Whether, if executed, the defendant was entitled to refuse payment
  3. 3 Whether the claimant suffered any recoverable loss

Ratio Decidendi

Even if the Finder’s Fee Agreement was executed, the trial judge’s finding of no recoverable loss stands as an alternative and binding ground, and there is no realistic prospect that the damages issue would be reopened on appeal.

Court Disposition

Permission to appeal refused

Orders

  • Application for permission to appeal is refused