JT Stratford & Son Ltd v Lindley AC 269 is a UK labour law case that concerns economic tort and strike action.

Facts The union embargoed JT Stratford & Son, the parent company of a subsidiary that the union was in dispute with. They refused to handle the barges of JT Stratford.

Judgment The House of Lords held

Lord Reid said the following. AC 269, 324

It was not disputed that such interference is tortious if any unlawful means are employed.

See also

UK labour law English tort law

Notes