Overview

• Arthur George and William and Alexander Stockler argue they hold long-standing proprietary rights to their seats under the Royal Albert Hall Act 1966.
• They have applied for summary judgment and an interim payment of £500,000, claiming the venue exceeded its statutory entitlement by granting excessive exclusive lets since 2008.
• The claimants say unlawful exclusions deprived them of more performances than the Act permits and seek an injunction to prevent further restrictions.
• In response, the corporation admits breaching its power to grant exclusive lets but contends the members consented to the Memorandum and Guidelines and have suffered no demonstrable harm.
• Sir Anthony Mann is overseeing the hearing in London, which is set to conclude on Friday with a decision on interim relief or a full trial.