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United Kingdom Leading Case specific performance

Co-operative Insurance Society Ltd v Argyll Stores (Holdings) Ltd

[1998] AC 1
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtHouse of Lords
Year1997
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Specific performance is generally refused where it would require constant judicial supervision.

Key Principle

Specific performance of an obligation to keep premises open for trade will generally be refused where it would require the constant supervision of the court.

Area of Law

Equity and Remedies

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