Jones v Vernon's Pools

Facts

A football pools coupon said the transaction was binding in honour only and was not intended to give rise to legal relations.

Issue

Could a winner sue on the coupon?

Held

No. The honour clause rebutted the commercial presumption.

Principle

Clear words can keep even a business form outside the law of contract.

Why it matters

It is the standard example of an honour clause.

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