What is the ratio in Ingram v Little?

Even in face-to-face dealings, a contract may be void for mistake as to identity if the innocent party's mind was directed to a specific third party rather than the person present.

What did the court decide in Ingram v Little?

The Court of Appeal held the contract was void for mistake as to identity, so the innocent purchaser had to return the car to the original sellers.

Why is Ingram v Little important for contract law?

Though now of doubtful authority, it shows the historical development of identity mistake principles and the tension between protecting innocent sellers and purchasers.

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