Dyer's Case

Dyer's case (1414) 2 Hen. V, fol. 5, pl. 26 is an old English contract law case concerning restraint of trade and the doctrine of consideration.

Facts Mr. John Dyer had given a promise to not exercise his trade in the same town as the plaintiff for six months but the plaintiff had promised nothing in return. The plaintiff had not bothered to attend court for the hearing.

Judgment On hearing the plaintiff's attempt to enforce this restraint, Hull J exclaimed,

See also Consideration in English law Privity in English law Non-compete clause

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