Thompson v London, Midland and Scottish Railway Co Ltd [1930]

Court: Court of Appeal

Facts: Mrs. Thompson was injured by slipping on a slippery ramp while disembarking from a train. The ticket included a condition that limited the railway’s liability, which Mrs. Thompson could not read. The railway argued that the ticket's terms applied.

Issue: Is a reference to further conditions on a ticket sufficient to incorporate them into the contract, even if the passenger cannot read them?

Held: The court held that the reference to further conditions on the ticket was sufficient notice. Mrs. Thompson was bound by the contract, including its terms.

Key Judicial Statement: Lord Harnworth MR stated, "The reference to conditions on the back of the ticket provided sufficient notice of the contract terms, even if Mrs. Thompson could not read them."

💡Leveluplaw: The adequacy of notice for contractual terms is judged based on whether reasonable notice was given, even if the party could not read the terms. This case underscores the importance of providing clear notice of contractual conditions.