Household Fire Insurance Co v Grant Flashcards
1
Q
when did this case happen
A
1879
2
Q
ratio of the case
A
Where it was expressly or impliedly authorised by the contractual parties that acceptance of an offer could be posted, the contract was completed on posting the acceptance, irrespective of whether delivery was delayed or failed to take place at all.
3
Q
which court
A
Court of Appeal
4
Q
how many judges
A
3
Thesiger, Baggallay and Bramwell
5
Q
facts of the case
A
- Grant applied for shares in the company
- shares were granted and he was notified by post (letter was never received)
- company went down and shareholders had to pay out
- Grant objected as he was not aware of being a shareholder
6
Q
outcome of the case
A
it was ruled that Grant would have to pay - Letter rule (?)
