Please note: Sometimes cited as 'Byron v Johnson'. The facts could not be confirmed.
Facts
Cited for the point that selling goods with a false statement that they were made by the claimant is .
Issue
Is falsely attributing goods to the claimant actionable?
Held
Selling goods with a false statement that they were made by the claimant is passing off.
Principle
Selling goods with a false statement that they were made by the claimant is passing off.
Why it matters
Marketing as the claimant's product.
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Lord Byron v Johnston (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/byron-v-johnston> accessed 31 October 2026
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