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What issue did the English Court of Appeal decide in Nash v Inman [1908] 2 KB 1?

The court considered a minor’s liability for necessaries. The tailor failed to show that the defendant, who already had adequate clothing, needed the items supplied.

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What issue did the English Court of Appeal decide in Nash v Inman [1908] 2 KB 1?

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The court considered a minor’s liability for necessaries. The tailor failed to show that the defendant, who already had adequate clothing, needed the items supplied.

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Option A

The case concerned a tailor’s attempt to recover for clothing supplied to a minor and whether the clothing was necessary.

Option B

The issue concerned the defendant’s minority and the supply of clothing. No later event prevented contractual performance.

Option C

The claim was for the value of supplied clothing, with minority raised as a defence.

Option D

The decision turned on whether the clothing was needed, with no false representation at issue.

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