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Mid sem cases part 2

  1. Redgrave v Hurd (1881)
    • Rule: The fact relied upon induced party to enter contract (misrepresentation)
    • Background: Hurd entered into a contract to purchase a legal practice after Redgrave exaggerated the earnings. Hurd had an opportunity to examine the books but declined. When he found out, he refused to proceed with contract.  Redgrave sought an order for specific performance.
    • Held: The fact that Hurd had an opportunity to investigate whether a representation was true or false was insufficient to prevent reliance upon that misrepresentation.
  2. Oscar Chess v Williams (1957)
    • Rule: Innocent representation: When a person makes an untrue statement of fact which was intended to, and did in fact, induce the other party to enter into the contract but without fault on the part of the speaker.
    • Background: Williams traded in a used car for a new one as part payment. The old car was described as 1948 (£290) when it was actually 1939 model (£175). Williams relied on the car registration papers which was found to be forged. 
    • Held: No damages could be awarded for an innocent misrepresentation and rescission was not available.
  3. Alati v Kruger (1955)
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  5. Mercantile Bank v Taylor (1891) (rule only) (p195)
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  6. Van Den Esschert v Chappell
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  7. Hoyts v Spencer (1919)
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  8. JJ Savage v Blakeney (1970)
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  9. Ass News v Bancks (1951)
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  10. Bettini v Gye (1876)
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  11. Hong Kong Fir Shipping v KKK (1952)
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  12. Toll v Alphapharm (2004)
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  13. Le Mans v Illiadis (1998)
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  14. Olley v Marlborough Court (1949)
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  15. Thornton v Shoe Lane (1971)
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  16. Causer v Browne (1952)
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  17. Insight Vacations v Young (2011)
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  18. Council of City of Sydney v West (1965)
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  19. Photo Production v Securicor (1980)
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  20. Cutter v Powell (1795)
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  21. Hoenig v Isaacs (1952)
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Mid sem cases part 2
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Mid sem cases part 2
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