An injunction is available to any person who can show that a private right or interest has been interfered with by a criminal act.
Lord Denning MR
[1978] Ch 122, [1978] 3 All ER 795
Performers Protection Act 1963
England and Wales
Cited by:
Overruled – Lonrho Ltd v Shell Petroleum Co Ltd (No 2) HL 1-Apr-1981
No General Liability in Tort for Wrongful Acts
The plaintiff had previously constructed an oil supply pipeline from Beira to Mozambique. After Rhodesia declared unilateral independence, it became a criminal offence to supply to Rhodesia without a licence. The plaintiff ceased supply as required, . .
Cited – Total Network Sl v Revenue and Customs HL 12-Mar-2008
The House was asked whether an action for unlawful means conspiracy was available against a participant in a missing trader intra-community, or carousel, fraud. The company appealed a finding of liability saying that the VAT Act and Regulations . .
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Torts – Other
Updated: 27 December 2021; Ref: scu.193464