Lesperance v Richmond (430 of 2006) [2010] SCSC 115 (10 November 2010)

Lesperance v Richmond (430 of 2006) [2010] SCSC 115 (10 November 2010)

The agreement dated 21st April, 2005, signed by the Plaintiff, Defendant, and Mr. Lester Robert, is valid and legally enforceable. The Defendant breached the agreement by blocking the Plaintiff's access, and is liable for specific performance, injunction, and damages.

Citation
[2010] SCSC 115
Parties
Plaintiff: Gilbert Lesperance; Defendant: Wilfrid Richmond
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
10 November 2010
Case Number
430 of 2006
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Judgment for Plaintiff
Legal Topics
Specific Performance, Injunction, Right of Way, Damages for Breach of Contract
Source Language
English

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Parties

Gilbert Lesperance

Plaintiff

Wilfrid Richmond

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether there was a valid and subsisting agreement between the parties regarding the right of way
  2. 2 Whether the Defendant breached the agreement by blocking access
  3. 3 Whether the Plaintiff is entitled to specific performance, injunction, and damages

Ratio Decidendi

The agreement dated 21st April, 2005, signed by the Plaintiff, Defendant, and Mr. Lester Robert, is valid and legally enforceable. The Defendant breached the agreement by blocking the Plaintiff's access, and is liable for specific performance, injunction, and damages.

Court Disposition

Judgment for Plaintiff

Orders

  • Defendant to specifically perform the agreement dated 21st April, 2005
  • Injunction restraining Defendant from blocking the 3 metre wide driveway