Laissez-faire freedom of action (C)

Question 1

Mogul Steamship v McGregor, Gow & Co [1892] AC 25.

Answer 1

“If such a… motive… can be truly asserted to a malicious motive… all competition must be malicious and unlawful” (Lord Halsbury LC).

Question 2

Allen v Flood [1898] AC 1.

Answer 2

“The right which a man has to pursue his trade or calling is qualified by an equal right of others to do the same and compete with him, though to his damage.” (Lord Davey).