Exemption Clauses Flashcards
Signature
Parties have assented to clauses
Lestrange v gravcob
Binding if haven’t read
Is document contractual
Chepelton v Barry Udc
Deck chairs
Ticket not contract
It is a receipt
Steps taken to give notice
Drawn to attention? Reasonable
Prominently clear
Get person to point it out
Thompson v lm&s rly
Shouldn’t have to purchase in order to read EC
Court however held incorporation
Olley v Marlborough court hotel
Stolen coat
EC notified after contract
Previous course of dealing
Contract 3/4 times oral and written
Hollie v ramble motors- irregular
Hcf v sapaa
3 or 4 times a month
Strict liability
Arises whether or not party is in fault
If fail to perform then liable
Negligence liability
S.13 supply of goods and services act
Services to be carried out with reasonable care
Contra proferentem rule
Ambiguous words then courts use strict approach
Cases of buisness
Unfair contract terms act
2 types
Exclusion clauses which seek to absolve a party for some or all liability
Limitation clauses accept liability but limit sum and amount of damages available