Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2007] All ER (D) 362 (Feb)
Neutral Citation: [2007] EWHC 362 (Comm)
Court: Queen's Bench Division (Commercial Court)
Judge:

David Steel J

Representation Patrick Goodhall (instructed by Beachcroft LLP) for the claimant.
  David Lord (instructed by Quastels Avery Midgen) for the defendant.
Judgment Dates: 28 February 2007

Catchwords

Gaming - Club - Cheque - Cheque undated - Claimant gaming club presenting cheque for payment - Defendant refusing to pay - Defendant contending agreement not to pay - Whether defendant liable for cheque or underlying loan.

The Case

The claimant gaming club was entitled to judgment on a cheque in respect of the defendant's gaming debts; there was no agreement or other reason why the cheque should not be honoured.

Practice Areas

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