Rahul Sharma (Editor)

Dyer's Case

Updated on
Edit
Like
Comment
Share on FacebookTweet on TwitterShare on LinkedInShare on Reddit

Dyer's case (1414) 2 Hen. V, fol. 5, pl. 26 is an old English contract law case concerning restraint of trade and the doctrine of consideration.

Contents

Facts

Mr. John Dyer had given a promise to not exercise his trade in the same town as the plaintiff for six months but the plaintiff had promised nothing in return. The plaintiff had not bothered to attend court for the hearing.

Judgment

On hearing the plaintiff's attempt to enforce this restraint, Hull J exclaimed,

References

Dyer's Case Wikipedia