MASON v. WALLASEA BAY YACHT STATION, LTD.

(1939) 65 Ll L Rep 204

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Tucker.

Sale of ship-Fraudulent misrepresentation -Yacht purchased by plaintiff from defendants-Hire-purchase agreement entered into by plaintiff - Promissory note given to finance company as collateral security-Claim by plaintiff for rescission of agreement and for indemnity by defendants in respect of any liability under promissory note - Allegation that plaintiff relied on representation made by defendants' representative as to seaworthy condition of yacht-Yacht in fact completely unseaworthy - Evidence of events leading up to transaction.