Re De Leeuw, Jakens v Central Advance and Discount Corporation; Chd 1922

References: [1922] 2 Ch 540
Coram: Peterson J
A deed which bears a false signature is a forgery and creates no rights whatever.
This case is cited by:

  • Cited – Norman Hudson -v- Shogun Finance Ltd CA (Times 04-Jul-01, [2001] EWCA Civ 1000)
    A rogue had purchased a car, using a false name to obtain finance. He had then sold it to the defendant. The finance company claimed the car back.
    Held: The dealer had not taken all the steps he might have done to check the identity of the . .

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Last Update: 21-Jan-16 Ref: 188410