Birmingham Law Students’ Society: A meeting of this society was held at 21 Bennetts Hill, on Tuesday evening last; Mr. W.H. Rosher, barrister presiding. The subject for discussion was Moot Point 485: – “A.B. bought a house from C.D.’s agent, who, on being asked at the time of sale, stated that the drainage was perfect. C.D. knew the drainage was very bad, but his agent was ignorant of the fact. Can A.B., maintain an action against C.D. for damages for fraud or misrepresentation?” Mr. W. Johnson opened in the affirmative and was supported by Messrs. Adams and Parish. Mr. Wilson replied in the negative; Messrs. Pinsent, Van Ward and Rowlands speaking on the same side: The Chairman summed up at considerable length and declared the voting to be in favour of the affirmative by one. A vote of thanks to the Chairman terminated the proceedings.
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GRO0738 Devonport: Richard Alfred Pinsent: 1852 – 1948