Facts
- D&C had done work for Mr Rees, for which he owed £482
- Mrs Rees complained that the work was bad, and said she would pay £300 only or else they would get nothing
- D&C reluctantly accepted £300 to help avoid bankruptcy
Issue
- Could D&C claim the additional £182
Decision
- Claim allowed
Reasoning
- In Lord Denning’s opinion, a part payment can be satisfaction of a debt, however as the part payment was taken under duress, the £300 agreement was voidable
- Rees was liable for the additional £182
