HOCHSTER V DE LA TOUR

HOCHSTER V DE LA TOUR

CITATION [1853] EWHC J72 (QB), (1853) 2 E&B 678, [1843-1860] All ER Rep 12 DATE OF JUDGMENT 25th JUNE 1853 COURT COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH APPELLANT ALBERT HOCHSTER RESPONDENT EDGAR DE LA TOUR JUDGE LORD CAMPBELL CJ INTRODUCTION In this landmark English contract law case, Mr. Hochster sued Mr. De Read more

SMITH V. HUGHES 

SMITH V. HUGHES 

CITATION (1870-71) LR 6 QB 597, ALL ER REP 632; (1871) 19 WR 1059 DATE OF JUDGMENT 6TH JUNE 1871 COURT QUEEN’S BENCH APPELLANT SMITH RESPONDENT HUGHES  JUDGE BLACKBURN J INTRODUCTION  The case of Taylor v Caldwell stands out as a pivotal decision that shaped the doctrine of frustration. Originating Read more