Leslie Ltd v. Sheill (1914)

The English Court of Appeal in the well-known caseof Leslie Ltd v. Sheill (1914) took into accountthe issue as to whether the defendants, in the case, are entitledto equitable restitution against a loan provided to a minor or not.Explaining the doctrine of equitable restitution, the Court viewedthat, “If an infant obtains property or goods bymisrepresenting his age, he can be compelled to restore it so longas the same is traceable in his possession”. The Courtwent further to state that restitution stops whenever the repaymentbegins, and the principles of equity do not enforce any kind ofcontractual obligations against a minor.

In this case, indicate –
a) The consideration given by both parties
b) Any formalities with which the parties would have had to comply;and
c) The factors which would have persuaded the court that there wasan intention to create legal relations.
Your answer should have

I. An Introduction (200 words)
II. Main body: (600 words)
III. Conclusion: (200 words)

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Introduction Leslie Ltd v Sheill is a leading case in English law that was decided by the Court of Appeal in 1914 The case involved a dispute between Leslie Ltd a lender and the defendants Mr Sheill a... View the full answer