Hamlin v Great Northern Railway Co; 19 Nov 1856

References: (1856) 1 H & N 408, [1856] EngR 918, (1856) 156 ER 1261
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Coram: Pollock CB
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.’
This case is cited by:

  • Not Followed – Jarvis -v- Swans Tours Ltd CA (lip, [1973] 1 All ER 71, [1972] 3 WLR 954, [1973] QB 233, Bailii, [1972] EWCA Civ 8)
    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, . .