This case states that equity will only rescind a contract for fraudulent misrepresentations. This is no longer good law.

Facts · D sold mines and steelworks to C. · Prior to the sale, D made representations about the capabilities of the property and C agreed to purchase subject to ...

6 июл. 2024 г. · Attwood's agents were responsible for conducting the verification process, and they confirmed that the representations made by Small were true.

Facts: A difficulty arose regarding A.'s title, and the time for completing the contract expired. However, after further negotiations, S. S. and T. agreed ...

Attwood v Small [1838] UKHL J60 The claimants purchased Corngreaves estate from the defendant for £600,000. Corngreaves estate consisted of mining land, ...

4 янв. 2024 г. · Facts and judgement for Attwood v Small [1838] 6 Cl & Fin 232: KEY POINTS• Misrepresentation can lead to contract rescission and damages.

Attwood v Small (1838) 6 CI&F 232. The purchasers of a mine were told exaggerated statements as to its earning capacity by the vendors. The purchasers had ...

7 нояб. 2024 г. · Decision: The court ruled in favor of the buyer, stating that the seller's false statements constituted fraudulent misrepresentation, leading to ...

-The sale of the iron-works being rescinded, on the ground of misrepresentation by the vendor, an injunction was granted to restrain the transfer of the stock.- ...

Law of Contract · Misrepresentation · Reliance,. Principles. There is no misrepresentation when the plaintiff did not rely on the defendant's statement.