Warnink (Erven) Besloten Vennootschap v J Townend & Sons (Hull) Ltd
Jurisdiction | UK Non-devolved |
Judge | Lord Diplock,Viscount Dilhorne,Lord Salmon,Lord Fraser of Tullybelton,Lord Scarman |
Judgment Date | 21 June 1979 |
Judgment citation (vLex) | [1979] UKHL J0621-2 |
Court | House of Lords |
Date | 21 June 1979 |
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