Hamlin v Great Northern Railway Co: 19 Nov 1856

A plaintiff can recover whatever damages naturally resulted from the breach of contract, but damages cannot be given ‘for the disappointment of mind occasioned by the breach of contract.’

Judges:

Pollock CB

Citations:

(1856) 1 H and N 408, [1856] EngR 918, (1856) 156 ER 1261

Links:

Commonlii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

Not FollowedJarvis v Swans Tours Ltd CA 16-Oct-1972
The plaintiff had booked a holiday through the defendant travel tour company. He claimed damages after the holiday failed to live up to expectations.
Held: In appropriate cases where one party contracts to provide entertainment and enjoyment, . .
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Damages, Contract

Updated: 25 November 2022; Ref: scu.180936