Blomley V. Ryan ( 1956 )

Question 1

What are the facts of the case?

Answer 1

Ryan was 78 and suffering from prolonged effects of excessive alcohol consumption. Blomley entered into a contract to purchase a farm from Ryan. Ryan sought to take back his offer and sought specific performance

Question 2

Who were the parties involved?

Answer 2

Blomley- defendant

Ryan- plaintiff

Question 3

How was the contact breached?

Answer 3

One issue was whether Ryan had the requisite capacity to contract

Question 4

What was the outcome?

Answer 4

It was found that the defendant took advantage of the plaintiff and the court believed they could not allow the contract to stand

Question 5

What was the contract that was entered into?

Answer 5

Blomley entered into a contract to purchase a farm from Ryan.