Choi v Park & Anor

Choi v Park & Anor

Mr Park made false representations regarding the lease term and landlord's consent, inducing Mr Choi to enter into the agreement and suffer loss. Mr Choi was not aware the agreement was unlawful. Ms Park was not involved in the critical discussions and did not conspire with Mr Park. Misrepresentation claim succeeds; unlawful means conspiracy claim fails.

Parties
Claimant: Mr Chong Sung Choi; First Defendant: Mr Chan Mok Park; Second Defendant: Ms Sook Kyung Park
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim for misrepresentation succeeds; claim for unlawful means conspiracy fails.
Legal Topics
Misrepresentation, Unlawful Means Conspiracy, Lease Agreements, Fraudulent Misrepresentation
Contract Law Tort Law Misrepresentation Unlawful Means Conspiracy Lease Agreements Fraudulent Misrepresentation

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Parties

Mr Chong Sung Choi

Claimant

Mr Chan Mok Park

First Defendant

Ms Sook Kyung Park

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Mr Park made false representations to Mr Choi regarding the lease and landlord's consent
  2. 2 Whether Mr Choi knew the agreement was unlawful due to lack of landlord's consent
  3. 3 Whether Ms Park conspired with Mr Park to injure Mr Choi's economic interests

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Park made false representations regarding the lease term and landlord's consent, inducing Mr Choi to enter into the agreement and suffer loss. Mr Choi was not aware the agreement was unlawful. Ms Park was not involved in the critical discussions and did not conspire with Mr Park. Misrepresentation claim succeeds; unlawful means conspiracy claim fails.

Court Disposition

Claim for misrepresentation succeeds; claim for unlawful means conspiracy fails.

Orders

  • Recoverable losses awarded to Mr Choi in the sum of £91,532.52.
  • Any consequential applications including costs to be dealt with in writing.