The case of Steinberg v Scala (Leeds) Ltd [1923] 2 Ch 452 is an example of the principle that:

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The case of Steinberg v Scala (Leeds) Ltd [1923] 2 Ch 452 established the principle that money paid under a voidable contract is not recoverable unless there has been a total failure of consideration. In this case, the plaintiff had paid money for a lease agreement that was later determined to be voidable due to the fact that he was a minor at the time of entering into the contract. However, since the defendant had already carried out some of their obligations under the contract, the court ruled that the plaintiff was not entitled to recover the money paid unless there was a total failure of consideration.

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