J. L. KIER & CO., LTD. v. WHITEHEAD IRON & STEEL COMPANY, LTD.

(1938) 60 Ll L Rep 177

KING'S BENCH DIVISION.

Before Mr. Justice Branson.

Sale of goods-Delivery-"Buyers' total requirements up to 8000 tons" - Contract by defendants to supply plaintiffs with mild steel reinforcing bars-Requisition by plaintiffs for supply of 4000 tons-Contention by defendants that they were under no obligation to deliver as the steel was not required in respect of works which the plaintiffs were executing or had contracted to execute-Meaning of "requirements"- "Demands" or "needs"-Custom of trade.