de minimis

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de minimis

20th May 2011, 08:59:AM

I bought a dessert from the supermarket, a jelly & custard concoction, topped with cream & sprinkled with 'hundreds & thousands'.
On opening the packet, no 100's & 1000's!
I took them to court, but the court have decided there is no reasonable prospect of success, quoting 'de minimis non curat lex'.
Can't be right, surely?

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20th May 2011, 11:46:AM

Re: de minimis

I once opened a box of chocolates and there were no chocolates in the top layer. I took them back and got a full refund (actually I think I got a replacement) without any quibble.

Just two weeks ago I bought a six pack of lager. One can had no lager in it. I could have taken it back as it was unopened, but I've decided to keep it as I find it rather amusing - I know, little things please little minds!!!! lol
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