Case Summary- Grainger & Son v Gough [1896]
Facts of the case The appellants were wine merchants. They were also the agents for Lois Roederer. Lois Roederer was the French wine and champagne merchant. A circulated price list of wines from Lois Roederer was circulated. Orders were taken and passed to Roederer who sent the wine from French. Commission was given to the appellants from Roederer on all wine sold. The respondent, tax inspector sought to tax the appellants as if they were carrying on trade in the UK. Held There was no contract in the UK. The contracts were made with Roederer in France not with the appellants in England. Per Lord Herschell LC , the price list does not amount to an offer to supply and unlimited quantity of the wine as described in the price name. Offers were made when the customers placed the orders and later accepted by Roeder
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