The Court of Appeal has awarded a Greater Manchester businesswoman, who was unlawfully evicted from her sandwich shop, damages of £9,079 after a four-year legal battle.
The award on Wednesday 20 January compensated Sheila Grange for losses she suffered due to the action of her landlords Anthony and Kay Quinn.
The Court of Appeal judgment reversed the first instance decision of Recorder McDonald at Manchester County Court in February 2012.
In June 2008, Grange purchased a sandwich bar from Mr and Mrs Quinn for £9,950. The purchase price included a lease of the property at 44 Osborne Street, Bredbury, Stockport.
Shortly after Grange began trading, her relations with the Quinns began to deteriorate and Grange was repeatedly accused of having breached the terms of her lease. These allegations were always denied.
However, six months later, without warning, Mr and Mrs Quinn changed the locks and re-possessed the property. Mrs Grange then commenced proceedings, claiming damages for unlawful eviction.
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