Hamilton Jones v David & Snape [2004] 1 All ER 657
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Defendant’s negligence led to Claimant’s children being kidnapped by their father and being taken to Tunisia.
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The court held that although the protection of the children was not the sole object of the contract with Claimant, it was a “significant reason” for Claimant’s entering the contract.
I.e. upholding Lord Steyn’s view in Farley.
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