Nichols v. Raynbred

Court of King’s Bench, 1615.

Hobart, 88.

Dawson, pp. 777-778

 

Facts: Nichols exchanged the promise of a cow with Raynbred for the promise of 50 shillings.  Nichols sued Raynbred.  Nichols won.

 

Issue: I dunno.

 

Rule: The plaintiff does not have to plead that the cow was delivered in order to prevail at trial (for some reason).

 

Analysis: What analysis?

 

Conclusion: The plaintiff wins in both courts.

 

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