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Clarke v Shee and Johnson: 1774

A servant diverted money from customers of his employer and bought lottery tickets. Lotteries were illegal and void under the Lottery Act 1772. The master recovered from the defendants who were the holders of the lottery and had innocently received the stolen money. The defendants unsuccessfully argued that there was no contract between the master … Continue reading Clarke v Shee and Johnson: 1774

Lipkin Gorman (a Firm) v Karpnale Ltd: HL 6 Jun 1991

The plaintiff firm of solicitors sought to recover money which had been stolen from them by a partner, and then gambled away with the defendant. He had purchased their gaming chips, and the plaintiff argued that these, being gambling debts, were worthless, and that therefore no consideration had been given. Held: The casino’s defence succeeded. … Continue reading Lipkin Gorman (a Firm) v Karpnale Ltd: HL 6 Jun 1991