Breach Of Contract

One breach since codes of practice updated

24-Mar-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Just one minor breach by a pubco of its code of practice with tenants has taken place since the codes were updated, according to the BII. Punch...

Pub Revolution support swells

20-Oct-2009 By Ewan Turney

The Pub Revolution group, calling for a mass "beercott", claims it has had interest from 10% of the tenants in the country.

How to handle food 'no-shows'

30-Apr-2009 By Peter Coulson

There have been a number of successful claims made by restaurateurs in recent years against no-showers, says Peter Coulson.

Tim Martin takes to the stand

13-Nov-2008 By The PMA Team

JD Wetherspoon is suing its former property advisor Van de Berg for fraud and breach of contract. The PMA Team went along to watch founder Tim Martin...

Damages for missed bookings

08-Nov-2007

Some people have a very poor attitude towards bookings in a pub. They think that because it is not a "proper" restaurant, they do not have to worry...

JDW wins right to sue Van De Berg

10-May-2007 By The PMA Team

Managed chain JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has won the right to bring a High Court damages claim against its former property agent who, it claims, made...

Pub cleaner awarded £600 by tribunal after hours cut

31-Oct-2002

A north west pub cleaning lady has been awarded £600 by an employment tribunal following a ruling that she was effectively sacked when her hours...