Warnink (Erven) Besloten Vennootschap v J Townend & Sons (Hull) Ltd

JurisdictionUK Non-devolved
JudgeLord Diplock,Viscount Dilhorne,Lord Salmon,Lord Fraser of Tullybelton,Lord Scarman
Judgment Date21 June 1979
Judgment citation (vLex)[1979] UKHL J0621-2
CourtHouse of Lords
Date21 June 1979
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