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Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co v New Garage and Motor Co Ltd

[1915] AC 79House of Lords1915

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Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co v New Garage and Motor Co Ltd [1915] AC 79 (HL)

Contract LawPenalty ClausesLiquidated DamagesBreach of Contract

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Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co v New Garage and Motor Co Ltd

[1915] AC 79House of Lords1915

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