Herbert Clayton and Jack Waller Ltd and Ors v Oliver
[1930] A.C. 209(Judgment by: Lord Blanesburgh, Lord Tomlin)
Between: Herbert Clayton and Jack Waller Ltd and Ors - Appellants
And: Oliver - Respondent
Judges:
Lord Buckmaster
Viscount Dunedin
Lord BlanesburghLord 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
Judgment by:
Lord Blanesburgh
Lord Tomlin
(Lord Buckmaster:) My noble friends Lord Blanesburgh and Lord Tomlin desire me to say that they agree with the opinion I have read.
Order of the Court of Appeal affirmed and appeal dismissed with costs.
Lords' Journals, Feb. 10, 1930.
- Solicitors for the appellants: Burton & Ramsden.
- Solicitor for the respondent: W. D. Shearly Sanders.
[1928] 1 K. B. 269.
[1918] 2 K. B. 539.
[1909] A.C. 488, 491.
(1889) 14 P. D. 64, 68.
[1891] 2 Q. B. 488, 491.
(1894) 71 L. T. 396, 397
[1928] 1 K. B. 269.
33 Beav. 22.
[1894] 1 Q. B. 125.
33 Beav. 22, 27.
[1928] 1 K. B. 269.
[1918] 2 K. B. 539, 548.
33 Beav. 22, 27.
[1918] 2 K. B. 539, 548.
33 Beav. 22.
[1901] 2 K. B. 653, 659.
[1928] 1 K. B. 269.
[1928] 1 K. B. 269.
(1854) 9 Ex. 341.