Sir Ceasar Child Baronet v Henry Godolphin, and Frances Comber and Others: 11 Mar 1723

If a defendant pleads the Statute of Frauds to a bill for a specifick performance, he must by answer deny the agreement ; for if he admits it, he takes it out of the statute.

Citations:

[1723] EngR 49, (1723) Dick 39, (1723) 21 ER 181 (F)

Links:

Commonlii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contract

Updated: 23 November 2022; Ref: scu.389937