The Case of the Negotiable Cow: Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock
In 1930, a peculiar case caught the attention of the public, known as Board of Inland Revenue v Haddock, or more colloquially, the case of the negotiable cow. This fictitious legal case, written by humorist A. P. Herbert, was first published in book form in More Misleading Cases in the Common Law. The case has since become an urban legend, with its absurdity and wit captivating readers for generations.