Crystalens Ltd v White

Crystalens Ltd v White

The claimant has no realistic prospect of success as there is no credible evidence Dr White acted outside his authority or in bad faith; the claim is struck out and summary judgment is entered for the defendant.

Parties
Claimant: Crystalens Limited; Defendant: Dr John White
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Commercial / Application for Strike Out and Summary Judgment
Outcome
Claim struck out; summary judgment for defendant
Legal Topics
Inducing Breach of Contract, Director Liability, Summary Judgment, Strike Out Applications, Limitation of Actions
Contract Law Tort Law Company Law Inducing Breach of Contract Director Liability Summary Judgment Strike Out Applications Limitation of Actions

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Parties

Crystalens Limited

Claimant

Dr John White

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial / Application for Strike Out and Summary Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claim discloses a reasonable cause of action against Dr John White for inducing breach of contract
  2. 2 Whether Dr White can be personally liable as a director for the alleged breach
  3. 3 Whether the pleadings are sufficient regarding intention and limitation

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant has no realistic prospect of success as there is no credible evidence Dr White acted outside his authority or in bad faith; the claim is struck out and summary judgment is entered for the defendant.

Court Disposition

Claim struck out; summary judgment for defendant

Orders

  • Particulars of Claim struck out in entirety
  • Summary judgment entered for Dr John White