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Aspinall’s Club Ltd v Al-Zayat: ComC 3 Sep 2008

The claimant sought payment on a cheque in respect of gamblig debts incurred by the defendant. Teare J said: ‘The ordinary and natural meaning of credit in the context of section 16 of the Act is ‘time to pay’, in the sense of deferring or postponing the punter’s obligation to pay for the chips he … Continue reading Aspinall’s Club Ltd v Al-Zayat: ComC 3 Sep 2008

Aspinall’s Club Ltd v Al-Zayat: CA 19 Oct 2007

The claimant had sued the defendant for non-payment under a cheque for andpound;2 million. The cheque had been issued to replace earlier cheques given but not met, for sums staked for gambling at the claimant’s casino. The defendant said that the contract breached the prohibition of credit for gambling. Held: The defendant appealed against summary … Continue reading Aspinall’s Club Ltd v Al-Zayat: CA 19 Oct 2007