Pharmaceutical Society Of Great Britain V. Boots ( 1953 ) Flashcards
What are the facts of the case?
Boots cash chemists just instituted new method for customers to buy certain medicines by letting customers take drugs off shelves and pay at till. PSGB objected and argued that this was an unlawful practice
Who were the parties involved?
PSGB- plaintiff
Boots- defendant
What was the contract that was entered into?
The society argued that the display of goods was an “ offer “ and when the shopper but the drugs in their basket it is “ acceptance “
How was the contract breached?
Since no pharmacist viewed the transaction, Boots was in breach of the Pharmacy and Poisons Act 1933
What was the outcome?
Court found that display of product with price attached is not sufficient to be considered and offer but rather an invitation to treat.
