Grove v Baker [2005] JLR 348 (11 July 2005)

Grove v Baker [2005] JLR 348 (11 July 2005)

Failure to pay interest on time did not constitute a fundamental breach justifying termination, as timely payment was not of the essence of the contract.

Citation
[2005] JLR 348
Parties
Applicant: Grove; Respondent: Baker
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
11 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Contract Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
Resolution not justified; contract not terminated.
Legal Topics
Fundamental Breach, Termination of Contract, Timely Payment of Interest
Contract Law Fundamental Breach Termination of Contract Timely Payment of Interest

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Parties

Grove

Applicant

Baker

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Contract Dispute / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether failure to pay interest on time constitutes a fundamental breach justifying termination of contract

Ratio Decidendi

Failure to pay interest on time did not constitute a fundamental breach justifying termination, as timely payment was not of the essence of the contract.

Court Disposition

Resolution not justified; contract not terminated.