McKinnel v Robinson 3 MW 434, 1838
Citation:McKinnel v Robinson 3 MW 434, 1838
Rule of thumb:If money is loaned for an illegal purpose, does this have to be paid back? No, the Court will not enforce a loan agreement of this nature for a creditor.
Judgment:
‘The principle is that the repayment of money, lent for an illegal purpose, cannot be enforced', Lord Abinger at 440
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