Birmingham Assizes: Coventry Libel and Slander Action: … Alleged Breach of Contract: As announced in our column on Monday, Henry Hulme, a farmer living at Baginton brought an action against Messrs. Rider, Betts and Son, grain merchants, Coventry for damages for breach of contract. Mr. Hugo Young (instructed by Messsrs. Smith, Pinsent, and Co.) was for the plaintiff, and Mr. Stanger, Q.C. with whom was Mr. Parfitt (instructed by Messrs. Hughes and Masser, Coventry,) for the defendants…. The Jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, fixing the damages at £40 …
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