Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co, 1893
A succinct summary of the facts. After seeing Defendant’s advertising claiming that its product might prevent influenza, Plaintiff purchased a Carbolic Smoke Ball and followed the manufacturer’s instructions from November 20, 1891, until January 17, 1892, when she became ill with the flu. Plaintiff filed an action to collect the 100 pounds, which the Court…
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