Cody & Ors v Remus White Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1755 (QB) (28 June 2021)

Cody & Ors v Remus White Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 1755 (QB) (28 June 2021)

Melissa Remus made false representations regarding Heathside's ability to deliver GCSE courses, knowing the school lacked authorisation and resources. The claimants relied on these representations, resulting in financial loss and distress. The court finds liability in deceit and educational negligence.

Citation
[2021] EWHC 1755 (QB)
Parties
Claimant: Sebastian Cody; Claimant: Annabel Cody; Claimant: Rosa Cody; Claimant: Martin Vogel; Claimant: Carolyn Bonnyman; Claimant: Adam Vogel; Defendant: Remus White Limited; Defendant: Melissa Remus
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 June 2021
Procedural Posture
Civil / Final Judgment
Outcome
judgment for claimants
Legal Topics
Deceit, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Educational Negligence, Damages
Tort Education Law Contract Deceit Fraudulent Misrepresentation Educational Negligence Damages

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Parties

Sebastian Cody

Claimant

Annabel Cody

Claimant

Rosa Cody

Claimant

Martin Vogel

Claimant

Carolyn Bonnyman

Claimant

Adam Vogel

Claimant

Remus White Limited

Defendant

Melissa Remus

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Melissa Remus made false representations regarding Heathside's ability to deliver GCSE courses
  2. 2 Whether those representations were made fraudulently or negligently
  3. 3 Whether the claimants relied on those representations and suffered loss

Ratio Decidendi

Melissa Remus made false representations regarding Heathside's ability to deliver GCSE courses, knowing the school lacked authorisation and resources. The claimants relied on these representations, resulting in financial loss and distress. The court finds liability in deceit and educational negligence.

Court Disposition

judgment for claimants

Orders

  • Defendants to pay damages to claimants for losses arising from deceit and educational negligence.
  • Defendants to pay claimants' costs.