Superquinn/Tenants at Superquinn S. C., Knocklyon [1993] IECA 55 (5th October, 1993)

Superquinn/Tenants at Superquinn S. C., Knocklyon [1993] IECA 55 (5th October, 1993)

The Authority found that the notified lease agreements, including restricted and exclusive user clauses, do not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting, or distorting competition in goods or services in the State.

Citation
[1993] IECA 55
Parties
Notifier/lessor: Superquinn; Lessees/respondents: Tenants at Superquinn Shopping Centre, Knocklyon
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Procedural Posture
Competition Notification / Decision
Outcome
certificate issued
Legal Topics
Shopping Centre Leases, Restrictive Covenants, Exclusive User Clauses
Competition Law Shopping Centre Leases Restrictive Covenants Exclusive User Clauses

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Parties

Superquinn

Notifier/lessor

Tenants at Superquinn Shopping Centre, Knocklyon

Lessees/respondents

Procedural Posture

Competition Notification / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the lease agreements between Superquinn and tenants restrict, prevent, or distort competition under Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991

Ratio Decidendi

The Authority found that the notified lease agreements, including restricted and exclusive user clauses, do not have the object or effect of preventing, restricting, or distorting competition in goods or services in the State.

Court Disposition

certificate issued

Orders

  • Certificate issued stating the agreements do not offend Section 4(1) of the Competition Act 1991