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Contract law – The doctrine of consideration
This is a complex doctrine (principle) that has inflamed arguments between leading contract scholars! Put simply it is the act of giving or promising to give something or receiving or promising to receive something. Contracts are not usually binding (enforceable by…
Quantum?
“Quantum is the amount of damages that are awarded to a successful party in a claim”. https://youtu.be/WVDssdtVH4M
English Legal System Online?
Are the English courts really ready for this? The Court released a paper “Justice Matters” and in it they detail their proposals. In summary, the Court proposes an on-line process for Probate, Divorce and Civil Litigation cases. For Crime, t he…
Have you been misled?
You may be entitled to “unwind” – cancel the contract! What does all this mean? If a customer feels that they have been misled to pay money or enter into a contract they may have a claim against the company that provided the misleading information. Protection comes…
Contract law – Consideration must move from the promisee!
The rules of consideration have been established over many years through case law. In summary, they can be grouped into 3 man rules. We have taken a look at rule 1 and 2. Now we look at rule 3:- “Consideration must move from the promisee”. In this video the Law…
Contract law – Consideration must be sufficient!
The rules of consideration have been established over many years through case law. In summary, they can be grouped into 3 man rules. We have taken a look at rule 1. Now we look at rule 2:- “Consideration must be sufficient but does not have to be adequate”. In this…
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