References: [1810] EngR 393, (1810) 3 Taunt 226, (1810) 128 ER 90 (A)
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A bill of exchange, part of the consideration for which is spirituous liquor sold in less quantities than of 20s. value, is totally void, though part of the consideration was money lent -The statute 24 G. 2, c. 40, s. 12, making illegal the sale of spirits in less quantities than to 20s. value, unless paid for, extends to spirits mixed with water.
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- Cited – Fielding & Platt Ltd -v- Selim Najjar CA ((1969) 113 Sol Jo 160, [1969] 1 WLR 357, [1969] 2 All ER 150)
The plaintiff company had contracted to make and export to the defendant an aluminium extrusion press. The defendant re-assured the plaintiff that it would be lawful for him to import the plant, but asked that the plant be described falsely on the . .