Scott v Jackman; 10 Nov 1855

References: [1855] EngR 774, (1855) 21 Beav 110, (1855) 52 ER 800
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By the conditions of sale, the title-deeds were to be delivered to ‘the purchaser of the largest lot’. A purchased the largets lot in value, and extent, but B purchased several lots, whose aggregate value and extent exceed those of A’s title.
Held: A was entitled to custody of the deeds.