YAM SENG PTE LTD V INTERNATIONAL TRADE CORPORATION LTD

[2013] EWHC 111 (QB), Queen's Bench Division, Mr Justice Leggatt, 1 February 2013

Distribution Agreement - Whether products were shipped "promptly" after orders - Requirement to supply by specified dates - Effect of stated intention to appoint another distributor - Implied duty of supplier to act in good faith - Misrepresentation - Measure of damages - Misrepresentation Act 1967, section 2

In May 2009 the parties entered into the "Manchester United Distribution Agreement" under which ITC granted YS exclusive rights to distribute fragrances bearing the Manchester United name in Middle East, Asia, Africa and Australasia. Breaches were alleged, and Leggatt J held as follows.