''Shell UK Ltd v Lostock Garages Ltd''

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case concerning implied terms and restraint of trade.

Facts

Lostock and Shell had a written contract that Shell would supply petrol and oil to Lostock, in return for Lostock buying its goods from Shell exclusively. In a price war, Shell reduced its petrol prices for some nearby petrol stations. Customers went there, and Lostock had no choice but to trade at a loss. Lostock sought another supplier and Shell sued Lostock for breach of contract.

Judgment

The Court of Appeal, by a majority, held that no term could be implied that Shell should not "abnormally discriminate" against Lostock. It was held that Shell would not have agreed to the termsee also, '' The Good Luck'' 9892 Lloyd's Rep 238, 273 and '' The Gudermes''

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1 Lloyd's Rep 311, 323 and that the implied term would be too vague.

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