''Hurst v Picture Theatres Ltd'' 9151 KB 1 is an

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case, concerning licences "in" land, specifically ticketed events. The appeal court confirmed that there is no right, based on e.g. land owner's discretion as to determining trespassers, to remove the attendee if the venue operator is mistaken as to the attendee's right to attend.

Facts

Mr Hurst bought a ticket for 17 March 1913's screening of ''

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'' in a London cinema of Picture Theatres Ltd. The manager honestly believed he had not paid for his seat. He was forced to leave, and then he claimed trespass to the person. The theatre argued that even though it revoked (breached) the licence, a contract relating to a person's right to be somewhere, its mistaken belief could render Hurst a trespasser (if so reasonable force could be used to remove him). The issue was whether the claimant was entitled to damages under trespass to the person. Channell J held, with a jury, Hurst could get damages.

Judgment

Buckley LJ confirmed the award. 9151 KB 1, 11

Notes

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