Case Law Flashcards
In which case did the judge observe that “a contract can be made anywhere, in any circumstances”? M v G
MacInnes v Gross
What is the leading case on privity of contract? T v A
Tweddle v Atkinson
Which case established the rule that a contract cannot place a burden on a third party? D v S
Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge and Co Ltd
Which case law established an exception to the doctrine of privity of contract? J v H
Jackson v Horizon Holidays Ltd
Which case failed to allow third parties to enforce terms of the contract due to the third parties not being identified expressly? A v C
Avraamides v Colwill
Which case modified the approach of Avraamides v Colwill and how the term ‘express’ should be interpreted in relation to identifying third parties within a contract? C v C
Chudley v Clydesdale Bank plc
Which case law explains the objective approach used by the courts to establish whether there is agreement? S v H
Smith v Hughes
Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge and Co Ltd established what rule regarding third parties?
That a contract cannot place a burden on a third party
MacInnes v Gross established what principle regarding the creation of contracts?
“A contract can be made anywhere in any circumstances”.
Name one of the two cases which made clear that in order for the court to objectively examine whether an agreement was made between the parties, they would examine parties’ conduct both before and entering into the ‘agreement’. B v A / W v R
Blue v Ashley / Wright v Rowland
What case is an example of when a contract will be void because an important term of the offer was uncertain? S v O
Scammell and Nephew Ltd v Ouston
Jackson v Horizon Holidays established an exception to what rule?
The doctrine of privity of contract
Tweddle v Atkinson is the leading case on what rule?
Privity of contract
Why did the court hold there was no valid agreement formed in the case of Scammell and Nephew Ltd v Ouston?
A phrase forming part of the offer was too important and too vague, so the contract was void for uncertainty
Smith v Hughes explains how the courts objectively approach what?
Establishing whether there is agreement between parties.
The interpretation of which rule from C(RTP)A 1999 is contrasted by the judges in Avraamides v Colwill and Chudley v Clydesdale Bank plc?
s1(3), which states that a third party may enforce a term of a contract if the contract expressly identifies them
In which case did the courts reiterate that they will try to give effect to contracts where it is possible to do so? O v F
Openwork Ltd v Forte
What is an example case of the court striking out one uncertain term of a contract and leaving the rest of the contract in place? N v S
Nicolene Ltd v Simmonds
Which case law demonstrates that an offer must be successfully communicated to the offeree? T v L
Taylor v Laird
What is the leading case example of a unilateral contract?
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co Ltd
What is a case law example of an advertisement being an invitation to treat? P v C
Partridge v Crittenden
What is a case law example of an advertisement being an offer as it contains a definite promise? C v C
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co Ltd
What is a case law example of an auction being an invitation to treat when there is a reserve? B v W
British Car Auctions v Wright
What is a case law example of an auction being an offer because there is no reserve? W v H
Warlow v Harrison