New Posts For Thread: Palpable Error - Case Law?https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-lawHas anyone ever tested this rule in court? Im no expert, but it must surely be an unfair contract term. The bet theyre messing me about on is only small stakes, but it would be interesting to test the precedent in court.http://www.ffw.com/publications/all/articles/spreadex-v-cochrane.aspxQuite interesting how the HiGh Court judge even says expecting someone to read 49 pages of Terms and Conditions is rediculous.https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522786221#522786221http://www.ffw.com/publications/all/articles/spreadex-v-cochrane.aspxQuite interesting how the HiGh Court judge even says expecting someone to read 49 pages of Terms and Conditions is rediculous.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:26:39 -0500Anyone who thinks palp is enforceable by a bookmaker because you have ticked a box, read thishttp://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/31/high_court_rules_against_bookmaker_in_online_betting_losses_case/https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522786067#522786067Anyone who thinks palp is enforceable by a bookmaker because you have ticked a box, read thishttp://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/05/31/high_court_rules_against_bookmaker_in_online_betting_losses_case/Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:23:15 -0500I think you yick a box that says you understand the terms rules and conditions when signing up. The palpable rule is in there where they reserve the right etc...so doesnt that cover ithttps://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522785859#522785859I think you yick a box that says you understand the terms rules and conditions when signing up. The palpable rule is in there where they reserve the right etc...so doesnt that cover itWed, 08 Aug 2012 13:18:59 -0500Jesus some people should not be allowed to post. The Magic Flea being a prime example.Tha Gambling Act 2005 allows redress through the courts for any gambling related issue. The UTCCR mean a term in a contract can be deemed unfair if it offers a prejhttps://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522785687#522785687Jesus some people should not be allowed to post. The Magic Flea being a prime example.Tha Gambling Act 2005 allows redress through the courts for any gambling related issue. The UTCCR mean a term in a contract can be deemed unfair if it offers a prejWed, 08 Aug 2012 13:14:25 -0500If i remember a shop that offers a pair of shoes at 60 pounds that should be 120 and this was a mistake by the attendant have to accept 60 pounds for the purchase, i see no reason why this would be any different.shops do sales, bookies do not.https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522785057#522785057If i remember a shop that offers a pair of shoes at 60 pounds that should be 120 and this was a mistake by the attendant have to accept 60 pounds for the purchase, i see no reason why this would be any different.shops do sales, bookies do not.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:02:59 -0500BTW there is no law that covers the punter in gambling. The best there is is IBAS that if the bookie wants to be registered with them they have to follow their judgement. And IBAS or any sane person in the industry would rule that as a major palpablehttps://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522784965#522784965BTW there is no law that covers the punter in gambling. The best there is is IBAS that if the bookie wants to be registered with them they have to follow their judgement. And IBAS or any sane person in the industry would rule that as a major palpableWed, 08 Aug 2012 13:01:14 -0500goalhanger your wrong with that thinking.If it was an obvious error they can stick with the correct price.Anyway the bookies rule is "you are not allowed to win"https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522784881#522784881goalhanger your wrong with that thinking.If it was an obvious error they can stick with the correct price.Anyway the bookies rule is "you are not allowed to win"Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:59:15 -0500Not big. The bet was struck at 9/4, they claim it shouldve been 8/15.A tiny difference of 30% compared to 65%https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522784849#522784849Not big. The bet was struck at 9/4, they claim it shouldve been 8/15.A tiny difference of 30% compared to 65%Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:58:33 -0500If i remember a shop that offers a pair of shoes at 60 pounds that should be 120 and this was a mistake by the attendant have to accept 60 pounds for the purchase, i see no reason why this would be any different.https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522784671#522784671If i remember a shop that offers a pair of shoes at 60 pounds that should be 120 and this was a mistake by the attendant have to accept 60 pounds for the purchase, i see no reason why this would be any different.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:55:26 -0500Not big. The bet was struck at 9/4, they claim it shouldve been 8/15. Thats hardly the point. Its the actual existence of the palpable error rule. Im sure it would be laughed out of court if anyone ever took it that far.https://community.betfair.com/football/go/thread/view/94070/29300657/palpable-error---case-law?post_id=522784041#522784041Not big. The bet was struck at 9/4, they claim it shouldve been 8/15. Thats hardly the point. Its the actual existence of the palpable error rule. Im sure it would be laughed out of court if anyone ever took it that far.Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:43:04 -0500