Partridge v Crittenden (RSPCB) 1968

what haappened?

Offering to sell wild birds – offence under
the Protection of Birds Act 1954
P advertised bird for sale
Thomson responded and bought bird.
P sent bird,
RSPCB prosecuted P

result

there is no offer for sale of a wild bird contrary to the Protection of Birds Act 1954 s.6(1) and Sch.4 when an advertisement constitutes in law merely an invitation to treat.

Classified Advertisements" containing the words ". . .Bramblefinch cocks, bramblefinch hens, 25s. each." - The implications of this case are now that an advertisement must state that it is an 'offer' to be legally seen as a contract