CASE 2: In 1967 the plaintiffs, Ashmore, Benson, Pease & Co, manufactured tube tanks. The defendants, AV Dawson, a haulage company, agreed to carry the plaintiff’s equipment by lorry. With the knowledge of the plaintiff’s transport manager, the defendants loaded their vehicle in excess of the weight permitted by the Road Traffic Act 1960, s.64 (2). The vehicle toppled over during the journey, and the plaintiffs sued in negligence for £2,225 in damage caused to the equipment by the defendant’s driving. At first instance the trial judge found in favour of the plaintiffs and awarded damages. The defendants appealed. a) Analyze in details the type of contract that took place between the two parties? (5 marks)
b) Evaluate whether any recovery of damage can take place if a party enters into a lawful contract but the contract is carried out unlawfully. (5 marks)

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