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United Kingdom Leading Case interim injunctions american cyanamid

NWL Ltd v Woods

[1979] 1 WLR 1294
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtUK House of Lords
Year1979
StatusBinding authority

Summary

American Cyanamid balance of convenience test is inapplicable where granting or refusing an interim injunction would effectively dispose of the action.

Key Principle

American Cyanamid inapplicable where application effectively disposes of the case

Area of Law

Injunctive Relief and Interim Remedies

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