United Kingdom specific performanceconstant supervisionkeep open covenants

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

[1998] AC 1

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1997

StatusBinding authority

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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