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Facts
Cited for the point that if a man wrote that all lawyers were thieves, no particular lawyer could sue (Willes J).
Issue
Can a member of a large class sue?
Held
If a man wrote that all lawyers were thieves, no particular lawyer could sue (Willes J).
Principle
If a man wrote that all lawyers were thieves, no particular lawyer could sue (Willes J).
Why it matters
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Eastwood v Holmes (Lanbuk) <https://www.lanbuk.com/llb/torts/cases/eastwood-v-holmes> accessed 31 October 2026
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