C gave a warrant to B to arrest A for an alleged debt. A promised B that, in return for not arresting him, he would pay the debt.
Held: C failed in his action, on the ground, inter alia, that the promise had been made to B.
78 ER 616, (1594) Cro Eliz 369
England and Wales
Updated: 19 October 2021; Ref: scu.222005