Facts
- As part of a construction contract, Wimpy Construction were obliged to pay £150,000 to a third party on completion of the project
- Wimpy Construction ended the contract before paying the £150,000
Issue
- Could Woodar Investments claim the £150,000 on behalf of the third party
Decision
- No recovery
Reasoning
- Affirming the usual common law rule of privity of contract, recovery for or by a third aprty is not permitted
- This case reversed the decision in Jackson v Horizon Holidays [1980]
