Shubtill v Port Authority of Finchley

The plaintiff had sought approval from the defendant, a local authority, for a punting business in the Hampstead Garden Suburb. The defendant claimed it declined in a conversation with the plaintiff, as it was entitled to do in accordance with the governing regulations. The regulation required notification of the consideration to be delivered orally or in writing.

The defendant claimed that it had indicated its decision, which was no, in the course of that conversation. Mr Dickson of the defendant shook his head.