The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1974] AC 235
[HOUSE OF LORDS]
L. SCHULER A.G. APPELLANTS AND WICKMAN MACHINE TOOL SALES LTD. RESPONDENTS
[On appeal from WICKMAN MACHINE TOOL SALES LTD. v. L. SCHULER A.G.]
1973 Jan. 30,
31;
Feb. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8;
April 4
Feb. 1, 5, 6, 7, 8;
April 4
Lord Reid, Lord Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Lord Wilberforce, Lord Simon of Glaisdale and Lord Kilbrandon
Contract
— Construction
— “Condition”
— Long-term agency contract for sale of panel presses
— Single subclause providing that it should be “condition” of agreement for agents to visit named motor manufacturers weekly to solicit orders
— Meaning of “condition” in context
— Whether ambiguous
— Whether single breach entitling other party to repudiate contract
— Whether subsequent conduct of parties relevant to interpretation