Re-affirmed general rule that plaintiff can only recover for his own
loss.
loss.
A, buyer of land, promised B, seller of land, that part of purchase price
was payable to C.
was payable to C.
B claimed damages on ground A had wrongfully repudiated contract.
House of Lords held A had not repudiated contract and B had no action.
But had B had an action he could
have recovered his own loss only and not claimant’s.
have recovered his own loss only and not claimant’s.
Stated Jackson was a case
calling for special treatment.
calling for special treatment.
