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Tweddle v. Atkinson

[1861] 1 B&S 393; 121 ER 762

[1861] 1 B&S 393; 121 ER 762 · Court of Queen's Bench (England)

Court: Court of Queen's Bench (England)
Year: 1861
Subjects: Law of Contract I
Reviewed: 2026-08-02

Rule established

Under English law, consideration must move from the promisee; a person who is a stranger to the consideration cannot sue on the contract even if it was made for their benefit.

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Held

Ratio decidendi

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Editorial source

[1861] 1 B&S 393; 121 ER 762; verified via Wikipedia, oxbridgenotes.co.uk, ipsaloquitur.com, e-lawresources.co.uk, judy.legal

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