England and Wales Case Law

Samsung Electronics (UK) Limited v Lux Group Holdings Limited

Summary judgment is granted to Samsung for sums due under the 001 Lease because the lease's set-off exclusion clause is clear and unambiguous, excluding all forms of set-off. Summary judgment is refused for the 002 Lease and counterclaims because there are arguable issues of fact and law regarding insurance claims, oral agreements, title, conversion, and restitution that require trial.

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• Summary judgment
• Set-off clauses
• Oral agreements
• Lease agreements
• Conversion
• Unjust enrichment

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Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd v Lux Group Holdings Ltd

Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd v Lux Group Holdings Ltd [2025] EWHC 1095 (Comm) (08 May 2025)

The Commercial Court granted Samsung summary judgment on unpaid sums under the 001 Lease, but left disputes over the 002 Lease and most counterclaims for trial.

• Summary judgment
• Strike out
• Finance leasing
• Set-off
• Entire agreement clauses
• Oral agreements

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ABFA Commodities Trading Ltd v Petraco Oil Company SA

ABFA Commodities Trading Ltd v Petraco Oil Company SA [2024] EWHC 147 (Comm) (30 January 2024)

Commercial Court judgment on disputed VGO cargoes, Russian-law abuse of rights, and damages under an injunction undertaking.

• Injunctions
• Undertaking in damages
• Abuse of rights (russian law)
• Title to goods
• Damages assessment
• Interim relief

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Hilden Developments Ltd v Phillips Auctioneers Ltd & Anor

Hilden Developments Ltd v Phillips Auctioneers Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 541 (QB) (14 March 2022)

The High Court found that Robert Tibbles, not Hilden Developments, had title to a Damien Hirst painting. The invoice changes were for VAT purposes and did not transfer ownership.

• Title to goods
• Beneficial interest
• Novation
• Resulting trust
• Sale of goods
• Forgery allegations

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Hilden Developments Ltd v Phillips Auctioneers Ltd & Anor

Hilden Developments Ltd v Phillips Auctioneers Ltd & Anor [2022] EWHC 541 (QB) (14 March 2022)

The High Court held that Robert Tibbles, not Hilden Developments, had legal title to a Damien Hirst painting. Invoice changes were administrative, not a novation.

• Title to goods
• Beneficial ownership
• Novation
• Resulting trust
• Sale of goods
• Title-to-goods

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Natixis SA v Marex Financial & Ors

Natixis SA v Marex Financial & Ors [2019] EWHC 2549 (Comm) (02 October 2019)

Commercial Court judgment on forged warehouse receipts in nickel repo transactions, addressing breach of contract, common mistake, estoppel, negligence, and insurance issues.

• Forgery
• Title to goods
• Estoppel
• Negligence
• Restitution
• Indemnity

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Celador Radio Ltd v Rancho Steak House Ltd (Equitable Interpleader - Enforcement)

Celador Radio Ltd v Rancho Steak House Ltd (Equitable Interpleader - Enforcement) [2018] EWHC 219 (QB) (16 February 2018)

The High Court held that equitable interpleader relief remains available where CPR Part 85 does not cover a third-party title dispute in enforcement.

• Interpleader
• Controlled goods
• High court enforcement officers
• Cpr part 85
• Title to goods
• Third party claims

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Celador Radio Ltd v Rancho Steak House Ltd (Equitable Interpleader - Enforcement)

Celador Radio Ltd v Rancho Steak House Ltd (Equitable Interpleader - Enforcement) [2018] EWHC 219 (QB) (16 February 2018)

The court addressed disputed third-party claims to controlled goods under CPR Part 85 and held that equitable interpleader relief could fill a procedural gap.

• Interpleader
• Controlled goods
• High court enforcement officers
• Cpr part 85
• Title to goods
• Third party claims

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Celador Radio Ltd v Rancho Steak House Ltd (Equitable Interpleader - Enforcement)

The High Court gave directions for unresolved third-party claims to controlled goods, using equitable interpleader where CPR Part 85 did not supply a full answer.

• Interpleader
• Enforcement of judgments
• Title to goods
• Civil procedure rules
• High court enforcement officers
• Judgment-enforcement

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Halberstam & Anor v Gladstar Ltd

Interim relief was refused to the first claimant over seized furniture and paintings, after the court held the Bills of Sale Act point defeated any serious issue.

• Bills of sale
• Sale of goods
• Interim injunctions
• Trust property
• Title to goods
• Bills-of-sale

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