Docklock Ltd v C Christo & Co Ltd [2021] EWHC 1424 (Ch) (26 May 2021)

Docklock Ltd v C Christo & Co Ltd [2021] EWHC 1424 (Ch) (26 May 2021)

The agreement for payment of management fees terminated on 9 February 2015; management fee should be calculated based on combined salaries and benefits of Nicholas and Mr Forrester; Docklock entitled to set off occupation charge for the entire period; correction of service charge figures is permitted before final order.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 1424 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Docklock Limited; Defendant: C Christo & Co Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
26 May 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Trial Determination of Quantum and Adjustment of Figures
Outcome
Adjustment of management fee, occupation charge, and service charge figures; net figure substituted; parties to agree final total.
Legal Topics
Management Fees, Occupation Charges, Set Off, Service Charges, Termination of Contract
Contract Law Property Law Management Fees Occupation Charges Set Off Service Charges Termination of Contract

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Parties

Docklock Limited

Claimant

C Christo & Co Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Trial Determination of Quantum and Adjustment of Figures

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Date of termination of management fee agreement
  2. 2 Correct rate for management fee
  3. 3 Period for set-off of occupation charge against management fee

Ratio Decidendi

The agreement for payment of management fees terminated on 9 February 2015; management fee should be calculated based on combined salaries and benefits of Nicholas and Mr Forrester; Docklock entitled to set off occupation charge for the entire period; correction of service charge figures is permitted before final order.

Court Disposition

Adjustment of management fee, occupation charge, and service charge figures; net figure substituted; parties to agree final total.

Orders

  • Management fee increased by £28,617.34 to £253,110.54
  • Occupation charge increased by £28,570.08 to £151,508.00