In Phillips v Brooks [1919] 2 KB 243 which of the various parties was successful in establishing that the contract was not void for mistake?

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The pawnbroker, Phillips, was successful in establishing that the contract was not void for mistake. The case involved the sale of a diamond ring that was later discovered to be a fake. Phillips argued that he had sold the ring on behalf of the true owner, Sir George Bullough, and Brooks, the jeweller, had purchased it with a warranty. As such, Brooks was responsible for verifying the authenticity of the ring and could not rely on any mistakes made by Phillips. The court agreed with Phillips and ruled in his favor.

In Phillips V Brooks [1919] 2 KB 243 Which of the Various