Herbert Clayton and Jack Waller Ltd and Ors v Oliver

[1930] A.C. 209

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Between: Herbert Clayton and Jack Waller Ltd and Ors - Appellants
And: Oliver - Respondent

Court:

Judges: Lord Buckmaster
Viscount Dunedin
Lord Blanesburgh
Lord Warrington of Clyffe
Lord Tomlin

Subject References:
CONTRACT
THEATRICAL ENGAGEMENT
Construction
Breach
Obligation on Manager to find a Part for Actor to play
Measure of Damages
Loss of Publicity

Case References:
Fechter v. Montgomery approved - (1863) 33 Beav. 22
Marbe v. George Edwardes (Daly's Theatre), Ld. approved - [1928] 1 K. B. 269
Turpin v. Victoria Palace, Ld. overruled - [1918] 2 K. B. 539

Judgment date: 10 February 1930

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ORDER

Order of the Court of Appeal affirmed and appeal dismissed with costs.