Howell v. Coupland
1 Q.B.D. 258 (1876)
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Nature Of The Case
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Facts
Defendant agreed to sell 200 tons of potatoes to be grown on a particular field. Due to circumstances out of Defendant’s control, the crop failed from disease, and he was only able to deliver 80 tons. Plaintiff sued for breach. The Queen’s Bench ruled in favor of the defendant. Plaintiff appealed.
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