instance a case or statute as appropriate. Note that you will have choices to make, in that there are numerous cases on the meaning of offer, but you must choose the cases relevant to
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the outcome of cases—compare Gujra v Roath [2018] EWHC 854 ). Thus, in Okedina v Chilake [2019] IRLR 905 at [62] , Underhill LJ stated that not all previous case law will need
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2. Agreement problems
Mistake of Identity in English Contract Law’ (2005) 64 CLJ 711. Key cases CASE FACTS PRINCIPLE Walford v Miles (HL) Enforceability of agreement
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2. Agreement problems
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Development of Mistake of Identity in English Contract Law’ (2005) 64 CLJ 711. Key cases Case Facts Principle Walford v Miles (HL) Enforceability of agreement not to
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4. Terms of the Contract
tests was satisfied). Lord Carnwath was more favourable towards the Belize case, but accepted that the case did not relax the ‘traditional, highly restrictive approach to implication
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[34]) and treated the defendant’s ‘underhand dealings’ as essential when making such an award. 8 Refer to subsequent case law. This ongoing debate was revisited in WWF-World Wide
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view was expressed that in cases of non-fraudulent misrepresentation the ‘but for’ test still needs to be satisfied). 7 Addresses one of the essential questions raised in relation
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2. Offer and Acceptance
example, one party may have an arguable case that a particular statement is an offer, whereas the other party may have an arguable case that the same statement is actually an invitation
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15. Skills for Success in Coursework Assessments
to the specific issue. Structure A clear and logical structure to your answer is essential. An introduction should identify the elements of the question, thus demonstrating that
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Court regarded a lack of a reasonable choice as a separate requirement for cases of economic duress. In any case the unavoidable and serious consequence of non-submission forms a crucial
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5. Exemption Clauses and Unfair Terms
for extra marks? ■ As the question raises issues concerning legislation it is essential that you explain the circumstances in which the legislation applies. This is true of both
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6. Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms
Has it assisted with the ‘core and ancillary terms’ distinction? Key cases CASE FACTS PRINCIPLE Chapelton v Barry Urban District Council (CA)
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elsewhere. 4 Contrast the cases of Hillas & Co. Ltd v Arcos Ltd (1932) 147 LT 503 and Scammell (G) and Nephew Ltd v Ouston [1941] AC 251 , the first case showing that the omission
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8. Contractual impossibility and risk: frustration and common mistake
contract) is frustrated. In this case, I find no common purpose beyond the purpose to be derived from a construction of the lease. This is not a case like Krell v Henry where the parties
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Frustration and common mistake
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contract) is frustrated. In this case, I find no common purpose beyond the purpose to be derived from a construction of the lease. This is not a case like Krell v Henry where the parties
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(1912). An interesting recent case is Globalia Business Travel SAU of Spain v Fulton Shipping Inc. of Panama, The New Flamenco (2017). This case concerned a charterparty of a cruise
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6. Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms
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CRA 2015 ? Has it assisted with the ‘core and ancillary terms’ distinction? Key cases Case Facts Principle Chapelton v Barry Urban District Council (CA) Deckchairs
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An interesting recent case is Globalia Business Travel SAU of Spain v Fulton Shipping Inc of Panama, The New Flamenco (2017). This case concerned a charterparty of a cruise
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4. Privity and third party rights
Interest: Panatown and the Problem of Loss’ (2001) 117 LQR 81. Key cases CASE FACTS PRINCIPLE Tweddle v Atkinson Groom was named intended
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4. Privity and third party rights
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Performance Interest: Panatown and the Problem of Loss’ (2001) 117 LQR 81. Key cases Case Facts Principle Tweddle v Atkinson Groom was named intended beneficiary