Woman Said a Vermicelli Fan Sues Shopkeeper A claim for damages by a woman against a firm of @shmongers who, she alleged, supplied vermicelli which contained maggots, was unsuccessful at Sussex Assizes, Lewis, on Dec. 20, states the "Manchester Guardian.
The plaintiff was Mrs. Millie Lewis (36), wife of a bookmaker's assistant, of Bedford Place, Brighton, and the defendants were Walter Mercer, Ltd., of Spring Street, Brighton. Mrs, Lewis alleged breach of warranty or, alternatively, negligence, arising out of an illness suffered by ber having eaten part of the contents of a packet of vermicelli supplied by the defendants.
Mr, Johi Flowers, K.C., for Mrs. Lewis, said that the vermicelli was full of maggots and he thought she must have eaten a number.
Dr, I. D. Myers, of Brighton, said that Mrs, Lewis's stomach was upset by her having seen a nauseating sight.
Mr. Eric Neve (for the defence):
But surely you might be sick if you go along Brighton front, where you get hundreds of nauseating sights?—Not necessarily, because you have not to attempt to eat them.
(Laughter).
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