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Interpretation Of Contracts: When words speak louder than actions
A recent Supreme Court ruling took a very literal approach to the interpretation of service charge provisions. Robin Biela assesses the judgment and its implications ‘There is considerable benefit for both landlord and tenant in having a fixed service charge that increases by reference to clear, objective criteria and requires no outside information.’ In Arnold …
Cases Referenced
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- Arnold v Britton & ors [2015] UKSC 36
- Mannai Investment Co Ltd v Eagle Star Life Assurance Co Ltd [1997] UKHL 19
- Marks and Spencer plc v BNP Paribas Securities Services Trust Company Ltd [2013] EWHC 1279 (Ch); [2014] EWCA Civ 603; [2015] UKSC 72
- Rainy Sky SA v Kookmin Bank [2009] EWHC 2624 (Comm); [2010] EWCA Civ 582; [2011] UKSC 50