Alec Lobb Ltd v Total oil
Mr Lobb was the managing director of a small petrol station in South Street, Brain-tree, Essex. It had to buy petrol only from Total Oil. In 1969 he was in financial difficulty. Contrary to his solicitor’s advice, he entered into a lease and lease back arrangement with a new tie agreement with Total Oil. This proved costly. Eventually he paid off debts and ten years after sought the agreement to be set aside as being a restraint of trade and unconscionable.
Mr Peter Millett QC held that the agreement could not be set aside, and Mr Lobb appealed.
Judgment
Dillon LJ held it was not a restraint of trade or an unconscionable bargain and even if it had been, it would have been barred by laches anyway.
Mr Peter Millett QC held that the agreement could not be set aside, and Mr Lobb appealed.
Judgment
Dillon LJ held it was not a restraint of trade or an unconscionable bargain and even if it had been, it would have been barred by laches anyway.
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