Holiday v Sigil (1826) 2 C&P 176 is a case at common law concerning the recovery of a banknote.
Facts The defendant had a £500 note that had been dropped by the plaintiff. The plaintiff brought an action for money had and received. The trial was by jury.
Judgment Abbott CJ gave the following directions to the jury.
The jury found for the plaintiff, and damages of £500 were awarded.
See also
English trusts law
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