R v Cooke [1986]

1. Facts:

• D, a rail employee, believed he could make better sandwiches than British Rail and made and sold his own sandwiches on the train.

2. Outcome:

• Decision: D was convicted of fraud for obtaining customers’ money by deception.

3. Impact and Analysis:

• Legal Principle: The case illustrates that selling goods under the guise of an authorised provider can amount to fraud if the seller deceives customers regarding the legitimacy of the goods.