Boyle v Govia Thameslink Railway Ltd & Ors [2026] CAT 45 (12 May 2026)
- Citation
- [2026] CAT 45
- Status
- Judgment
- Jurisdiction
- United Kingdom
- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Final Judgment
More details
- Posture
- Competition Appeal / Final Judgment
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01
Holding and result
The Tribunal found that the respondents did not abuse a dominant position and that collective proceedings were not appropriate in this instance.
Court disposition
claim dismissed
Orders
- No relief granted to applicant
- Costs to be determined separately
02
Material facts
Parties
David Courtney Boyle
ApplicantGovia Thameslink Railway Limited
RespondentOthers
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Competition Appeal / Final Judgment
04
Questions and positions
Legal issues
- 01
Whether Govia Thameslink Railway Limited and others abused a dominant position in the rail transport market
- 02
Whether collective proceedings are appropriate for the claims
Party arguments
- Applicant
- Applicant alleged that Govia Thameslink Railway Limited and others abused their dominant position in the rail transport market, causing harm to consumers.
- Respondent
- Respondents denied abuse of dominance and challenged the suitability of collective proceedings.
05
Court’s reasoning
Legal principles
- 01
Competition Act 1998
Abuse of dominant position under competition law
- 02
Competition Appeal Tribunal Rules
Criteria for collective proceedings
06
Ratio, limits and disposition
Ratio decidendi
The Tribunal found that the respondents did not abuse a dominant position and that collective proceedings were not appropriate in this instance.
Court disposition
claim dismissed
- No relief granted to applicant
- Costs to be determined separately
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