Schneider v Heath (1813)

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Joel Kwayie

Cards (5)

  • A ship was sold to be taken with all faults. The vendor knew that She was unseaworthy
  • The particulars of sale stated that her hull was nearly as good as when launched
  • In fact, the hull was rotten and the captain took her to a place where he kept her constantly afloat
  • Ruling
    The knowledge of the captain should be imputed to the owner of the ship and the contract should be set aside for misrepresentation
  • Point of Law
    You can misrepresent by deliberately concealing defects even if you stay silent