CHRISTOPHER HILL, LTD. v. ASHINGTON PIGGERIES, LTD. CHRISTOPHER HILL, LTD. v. FUR FARM SUPPLIES, LTD. NORSILDMEL (THIRD PARTY)

[1969] 2 Lloyd's Rep. 425

COURT OF APPEAL

Before Lord Justice Davies, Lord Justice Russell and Lord Justice Megaw

Sale of goods-Description-Fitness for purpose-Merchantable quality-Mink food mixed by compounders for customers to agreed formula-Food toxic to mink- Whether due to inclusion of Norwegian herring meal-Liability of compounders to customers-Whether goods corresponded with contract description-Whether customer relied on skill or judgment of compounders-Liability of Norwegian sellers of meal to compounders-Applicability of defects clause-Whether "quality" in description clause excluded an ingredient which could not be detected at time of delivery-Remoteness of damage- Meaning of "Guaranteed for consumption in U.K."-Sale of Goods Act, 1893, Sects. 13, 14 (1) and (2)-Meaning of "description", "particular purpose".