ROOKES v. BARNARD AND OTHERS

[1964] 1 Lloyd's Rep. 28

HOUSE OF LORDS

Before Lord Reid, Lord Evershed, Lord Hodson, Lord Devlin and Lord Pearce

Intimidation-Threat by union members to break contracts of service unless non-union employee dismissed - Whether a tort - Whether union officials protected from liability by Trade Disputes Act, 1906. Trade Disputes Act, 1906 - Threat to break contracts of service (by strike action) by union members unless non-union employee dismissed - Whether union officials protected from liability in tort to nonunion employee by Sect. 1 or Sect. 3. Damages-Consideration of principles affecting exemplary and aggravated damages.