Reviewed case brief

Gloucester Grammar School Case

(1410) YB 11 Hen IV, f. 47, pl. 21

## Summary

damnum-sine-injuriacompetitionelements-of-tort
Court
Court of Common Pleas (England)
Year
1410
Subjects
Law of Torts
Reviewed
2026-07-20

Rule established

Damage resulting from lawful competition, absent violation of any legal right, is damnum sine injuria and not actionable.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        Year Book 11 Hen IV

        Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.