Abraham Duff, Plaintiff-Respondent v. Trenton Beverage Company, Defendant-Appellant

Summary

The Supreme Court of New Jersey held that the alleged oral contract for the sale of Ron Rico rum was unenforceable because it violated Regulation 34 of the State Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and was therefore illegal. The Statute of Frauds was not avoided by part performance, and the contract was void as contrary to public policy. The judgment for the plaintiff was reversed and the case remanded with instructions to enter judgment for the defendant.