Case Names

Question 1

Unilateral Contracts

Answer 1

Carlill vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co

Question 2

An offer must be clear

Answer 2

Guthing v Lynn

Question 3

Invitation to treat

Answer 3

Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain vs Boots

Question 4

Subsequent illegality

Answer 4

Fibrosa v Fairbaim

Question 5

Non-occurrence of event

Answer 5

Krell v Henry

Question 6

Destruction of subject matter

Answer 6

Tayler v Caldwell

Question 7

Incapacity of a party

Answer 7

Condon vs Barron Knights

Question 8

Neighbor Principle

Answer 8

Donoghue v Stevenson

Question 9

Caparo Test

Answer 9

1. Was the harm or loss reasonably foreseeable?
   Case: Margereson v JW Roberts ltd
2. Was there a sufficient relationship of proximity? (Duty of Care)
   Case: Donoghue v Stevenson
3. Fair, just, and reasonable?
   Case: Hill v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire

Question 10

Pure Economic Loss

Answer 10

Weller v Foot and Mouth research institute

Question 11

Eggshell Skull principle

Answer 11

Smith vs Leech Brain

Question 12

Piercing the corporate veil

Answer 12

Gilford Motor Co ltd v Home

Question 13

Salomon v Salomon

Answer 13

Facts:
Sole-trader sold shares to family members
Company ran into problems and could not pay creditors
The case concerned claims of certain unsecured creditors in the liquidation process.
Salomon was held personally liable
But decision was revered
Principles:
Separate legal person
Limited liability

Question 14

Carlill vs Carbolic Smoke Ball Co

Answer 14

Unilateral contracts

Question 15

Tayler v Caldwell

Answer 15

Destruction of subject matter

Question 16

Fibrosa and Fairbaim

Answer 16

Subsequent Illegality

Question 17

Condon v Barron Knights

Answer 17

Incapacity of a party

Question 18

Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain vs Boots

Answer 18

Invitation to treat