The test in relation to penalty interest clauses in commercial leases has evolved over the years. This lecture deals with the various tests, explains what a penalty interest clause is and discusses how they interact with commercial leases. The lecture also deals with the relevant up-to-date case law.
The lecture covers a number of topics, including:
- Pat O'Donnell v Truck Machinery Sales [1998] 4 IR 191
- Punitive element
- Assignment
- Regulations
- Murray v Leisureplay [2005] EWCA Civ 963
- Launceston Property Finance Ltd v Burke [2017] IESC 62
- Flynn & Anor v Breccia [2018] IECA 273
- Sheehan v Breccia & Ors [2018] IECA 286
Teaching method:
e-Lecture, PowerPoint;
Duration & pricing:
- Net-Duration: 1/2 hour
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