Midasplayer.Com Ltd v Watkins

The defendant breached contract by using and promoting cheat software, induced others to breach contract, and unlawfully interfered with the claimant's business; there is no real prospect of a successful defence, and injunctive relief is warranted.

Parties: Claimant: Midasplayer.com Limited; Defendant: John Watkins
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 12 June 2006
Procedural Posture: Civil / Summary Judgment Application
Outcome: Claim allowed; summary judgment granted for claimant
Legal Topics: Breach of Contract, Inducement of Breach of Contract, Unlawful Interference With Business, Injunctive Relief

Contract Law Tort Law Breach of Contract Inducement of Breach of Contract Unlawful Interference With Business Injunctive Relief

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Parties

Midasplayer.com Limited

Claimant

John Watkins

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Summary Judgment Application

Legal Issues

1 Whether the defendant breached the claimant's terms and conditions by using and promoting cheat software
2 Whether the defendant induced others to breach contract with the claimant
3 Whether the defendant's conduct amounted to unlawful interference with the claimant's business

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim allowed; summary judgment granted for claimant

Orders

Perpetual injunction granted against the defendant, subject to refinement of its terms
Defendant to pay the costs of the action to be assessed on the standard basis in default of agreement, except for the costs of the hearing on 12th June 2006