Smedleys Ltd v Breed [1974] AC 839– S 2(1) FDA 1955 – (s 14(1) FSA).
1) an “unavoidable consequence” of a process is something that is bound to result therefrom; something “inevitable”.
2) P should consider whether prosecution serves a useful purpose before proceeding.
- sentencing - absolute discharge.
3) a tin of peas containing a caterpillar was not of the substance demanded.
4) in a self-service shop, the food “demanded by the purchaser” is that represented by the seller whether by description under which it is displayed or on the packaging or by what it appears to be on visual inspection.
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