Fixed Charges Over Book Debts
In conclusion, the views of Lords Millett and Nicholls are generally to be preferred, as their Lordships make a genuine attempt to bring coherence to the law. It is, therefore, to be regretted that the majority decision has left the law as confused as it was before. As the House has failed to resolve the problem, the task must fall to Parliament. Any proposed legislation could provide a solution by either giving the courts power to apportion losses between the two innocent parties7 or, alternatively, by providing unequivocally that the effect of an identity mistake is to render a contract voidable.7 Both solutions have their supporters.76 Either would be better than the current position.