› lessor refused to negotiate for a new lease with a prospective purchaser of the lessee’s business
› lessee alleged lessor wanted building vacant to maximise sale price
› lessor feared potential disputes with a new tenant and a proposed redevelopment if new lease were granted - legitimate to have regard to commercial self-interest
Contract
› damages
› breach of term to maintain air-conditioning system
› no attempt by plaintiff to quantify its loss
› many other factors also eroded plaintiff’s profits
› impossible precisely to ascertain loss caused by breach
› damages assessed at $10,000
Case Details
Citation[2008] NSWSC 1373
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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