In spite of earlier cases to the contrary, Tweddle v Atkinson had laid down ‘the true common law doctrine’.
Judges:
Bowen LJ
Citations:
(1885) 30 ChD 57
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Confirmed – Tweddle v Atkinson, Executor of Guy, Deceased QBD 7-Jun-1861
An agreement was made by the fathers of a bride and groom to pay the groom a sum of money. When the bride’s father failed to pay, the groom sued.
Held: The claim failed. Wightman J said that no stranger to the consideration could take . .
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Contract
Updated: 09 May 2022; Ref: scu.222007