In consideration that Plaintiff had published a libel at Defendant’s request, and had at the like request consented to defend an action brought against Plaintiff for such publication, Defendant promised to indemnify Plaintiff from the costs of the action : Held, that the promise was void.
Judges:
Tindall CJ
Citations:
[1836] EngR 613, (1836) 2 Bing NC 635, (1836) 132 ER 245
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Les Laboratoires Servier and Another v Apotex Inc and Others SC 29-Oct-2014
Ex turpi causa explained
The parties had disputed the validity a patent and the production of infringing preparations. The english patent had failed and damages were to be awarded, but a Canadian patent remained the defendant now challenged the calculation of damages for . .
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Torts – Other, Contract
Updated: 11 May 2022; Ref: scu.314945