Express Newspapers v Telegraph Group Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 402 (15 March 2002)

Express Newspapers v Telegraph Group Ltd [2002] EWCA Civ 402 (15 March 2002)

The only case pleaded was acceptance of the offer; there was no self-standing allegation of breach of contract for failure to allow the directors back on the board.

Citation
[2002] EWCA Civ 402
Parties
Claimant/appellant: Express Newspapers; Defendant/respondent: Telegraph Group Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 March 2002
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (chancery Division)
Outcome
Action dismissed
Legal Topics
Pleading, Breach of Contract, Acceptance of Offer
Contract Law Pleading Breach of Contract Acceptance of Offer

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Parties

Express Newspapers

Claimant/appellant

Telegraph Group Limited

Defendant/respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Appeal From High Court (chancery Division)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the pleading included a self-standing allegation of breach of contract for failure to allow directors back on the board
  2. 2 Whether the primary case pleaded was acceptance of the offer

Ratio Decidendi

The only case pleaded was acceptance of the offer; there was no self-standing allegation of breach of contract for failure to allow the directors back on the board.

Court Disposition

Action dismissed

Orders

  • The action is dismissed