NORTHERN FOODS PLC v. FOCAL FOODS LTD.

[2003] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 728

QUEEN’S BENCH DIVISION (LEEDS MERCANTILE COURT)

Before His Honour Judge McGonigal Circuit Mercantile Judge sitting as a Judge of the High Court

Contract - Breach - Repudiatory breach - Contract for supply of fixed percentages of onions - Breach by claimants of failing to order promised percentages from defendants - Whether breach sufficient to terminate contract - Whether defendants could justify refusal to supply onions by reliance on claimant’s breach - Whether claimant entitled to nominal damages.