Foster v Driscoll
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Foster v Driscoll | |
|---|---|
 Sir Harry Foster | |
| Court | Court of Appeal |
| Citation | [1929] 1 KB 470 |
| Transcript | Transcript |
| Case opinions | |
| Lawrence LJ | |
| Keywords | |
| contract, illegality | |
Foster v Driscoll [1929] 1 KB 470 is a decision of the Court of Appeal of England and Wales in relation to illegality under foreign laws and its effect under English contract law.[1]
Sir Harry Foster, a British politician, entered into contracts with various parties (including a distiller and a ship broker) to finance an undertaking for the supply of 500 cases of whisky into the United States in breach of prohibition laws. In pursuance of the undertaking bills of exchange were presented for payment but dishonoured. Foster then sought rescission of the contract. Three actions were consolidated and eventually came before the Court of Appeal.[1]