Zebra Hire Cars v Leighton [1991] JRC 033 (20 February 1991)

Zebra Hire Cars v Leighton [1991] JRC 033 (20 February 1991)

The court found that the respondent breached the hire agreement and is liable to compensate the applicant for losses incurred.

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Citation
[1991] JRC 033
Parties
Applicant: Zebra Hire Cars; Respondent: Leighton
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
20 February 1991
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
judgment for applicant
Legal Topics
Hire Agreement, Breach of Contract
Contract Hire Agreement Breach of Contract

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Parties

Zebra Hire Cars

Applicant

Leighton

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the respondent breached the hire agreement
  2. 2 Whether damages are payable for breach

Ratio Decidendi

The court found that the respondent breached the hire agreement and is liable to compensate the applicant for losses incurred.

Court Disposition

judgment for applicant

Orders

  • Respondent to pay damages to applicant