Riga Ltd/Douglas Eyecare [1993] IECA 58 (5th October, 1993)

Riga Ltd/Douglas Eyecare [1993] IECA 58 (5th October, 1993)

The notified lease agreement, including its restrictive and exclusive user clauses, does not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting, or distorting competition in trade in any goods or services in the State or any part of the State.

Citation
[1993] IECA 58
Parties
Landlord: Riga Ltd; Tenant: Douglas Eyecare Ltd
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Competition Notification / Decision
Outcome
certificate issued
Legal Topics
Shopping Centre Leases, Restrictive Covenants, Exclusive User Clauses
Competition Law Property Law Shopping Centre Leases Restrictive Covenants Exclusive User Clauses

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Parties

Riga Ltd

Landlord

Douglas Eyecare Ltd

Tenant

Procedural Posture

Competition Notification / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the lease agreement between Riga Ltd and Douglas Eyecare Ltd contains clauses that prevent, restrict, or distort competition contrary to Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991

Ratio Decidendi

The notified lease agreement, including its restrictive and exclusive user clauses, does not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting, or distorting competition in trade in any goods or services in the State or any part of the State.

Court Disposition

certificate issued

Orders

  • The Competition Authority certifies that the agreement between Riga Ltd and Douglas Eyecare Ltd does not offend against Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991.