Gleave v Holder

Gleave v Holder

The applicant either knew or was reckless as to the falsity of the representations made regarding the motorcycle's year and authenticity, which induced the respondent to purchase. The judge's findings of fact, supported by expert evidence, were not undermined by the proposed additional evidence. Exclusion clauses could not be relied upon due to the finding of fraud.

Parties
Applicant/defendant: Jim Gleave; Respondent/claimant: John Holder
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 July 2004
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal
Outcome
Application for permission to appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Misrepresentation, Fraudulent Misrepresentation, Negligent Misrepresentation, Rescission of Contract, Expert Evidence
Contract Law Tort Law Misrepresentation Fraudulent Misrepresentation Negligent Misrepresentation Rescission of Contract Expert Evidence

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Parties

Jim Gleave

Applicant/defendant

John Holder

Respondent/claimant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal / Application for Permission to Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the applicant made fraudulent or negligent misrepresentations regarding the sale of a motorcycle
  2. 2 Whether the respondent was entitled to rescind the contract and recover sums paid
  3. 3 Whether exclusion clauses in auction conditions could be relied upon in the event of fraud

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant either knew or was reckless as to the falsity of the representations made regarding the motorcycle's year and authenticity, which induced the respondent to purchase. The judge's findings of fact, supported by expert evidence, were not undermined by the proposed additional evidence. Exclusion clauses could not be relied upon due to the finding of fraud.

Court Disposition

Application for permission to appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Application for permission to appeal dismissed
  • Order of repayment and costs by the applicant to the respondent stands