Stepney Corporation v Osofsky On 17 September 1935, a certain sum was owing by the respondent, a licensed street trader, to the appellant corporation, in respect of removal of refuse and other services. During the period from 18 September 1935 to 17 March 1936, further sums became due for similar services, and, during the same period, certain payments were made by the respondent to the appellant corporation. The respondent did not specifically appropriate any of these payments to any particular charges.