Raymani Zaloumis v Paul Martin Steele
The Defendant did not possess the necessary knowledge at the time of contract for the claimed losses to be within the reasonable contemplation of the parties. The Claimant failed to prove that the Defendant assumed responsibility for consequential losses arising from late payment, and failed to adduce sufficient evidence, including expert evidence, to prove loss of profits or causation. Accordingly, the claim for damages fails.
- Parties
- Claimant: Raymani Zaloumis; Defendant: Paul Martin Steele
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 22 July 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Final Judgment
- Outcome
- Claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Breach of Contract, Damages, Remoteness of Damage, Settlement Agreements
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Parties
Raymani Zaloumis
Claimant
Paul Martin Steele
Defendant
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the Defendant is liable for consequential losses arising from late payment under a settlement agreement
- 2 Whether the losses claimed were within the reasonable contemplation of the parties at the time of contract
- 3 Whether the Claimant proved loss of profits and causation
Ratio Decidendi
The Defendant did not possess the necessary knowledge at the time of contract for the claimed losses to be within the reasonable contemplation of the parties. The Claimant failed to prove that the Defendant assumed responsibility for consequential losses arising from late payment, and failed to adduce sufficient evidence, including expert evidence, to prove loss of profits or causation. Accordingly, the claim for damages fails.
Court Disposition
Claim dismissed
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