The Beans Group Ltd v Myunidays Ltd

The Beans Group Ltd v Myunidays Ltd

Myunidays did not induce Shein to breach Student Beans’ contracts when entering into its own contracts, lacking the requisite knowledge and intention. However, after being put on notice of the existence and terms of Student Beans’ contracts, Myunidays continued inconsistent dealings, causing actionable loss to...

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Parties
Claimant: The Beans Group Limited; Defendant: Myunidays Limited
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Commercial Claim / Final Judgment (liability Only, Quantum Reserved)
Outcome
Claimant succeeds on the second issue; injunctions granted in agreed form; quantum reserved.
Legal Topics
Inducement of Breach of Contract, Exclusivity Clauses, Confidentiality Provisions, Student Verification Technology, Accessory Liability
Tort Law Contract Law Inducement of Breach of Contract Exclusivity Clauses Confidentiality Provisions Student Verification Technology Accessory Liability

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Parties

The Beans Group Limited

Claimant

Myunidays Limited

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Commercial Claim / Final Judgment (liability Only, Quantum Reserved)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Did Myunidays induce or procure Shein to breach Student Beans’ contracts by entering into inconsistent contracts?
  2. 2 Did Myunidays induce or procure Shein to breach Student Beans’ contracts after being put on notice of those contracts, and if so, from what date?

Ratio Decidendi

Myunidays did not induce Shein to breach Student Beans’ contracts when entering into its own contracts, lacking the requisite knowledge and intention. However, after being put on notice of the existence and terms of Student Beans’ contracts, Myunidays continued inconsistent dealings, causing actionable loss to Student Beans.

Court Disposition

Claimant succeeds on the second issue; injunctions granted in agreed form; quantum reserved.

Orders

  • Myunidays is prohibited from continuing to service Shein pursuant to its own contracts in the relevant territories until expiry of the Student Beans contracts.
  • Pecuniary relief and quantum to be determined in subsequent proceedings.