Intention To Create Legal Relations

Question 1

Edwards v Skyways Ltd

Answer 1

The agreement once made is binding because of the context in which it was made.

Question 2

Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd v Commissioners of Customs and Excise

Answer 2

Need to show that the transaction is contractual and purchase of the petrol being the consideration for the free coin.

Question 3

Rose and Frank Co. v J.R. Crompton and Bros Ltd

Answer 3

The agreement was not a formal agreement and there was no intention to bound.

Question 4

Balfour v Balfour

Answer 4

Claim failed as the agreement was reached at an amicable point in their relationship and not in contemplation of divorce.

A purely domestic agreement.

Question 5

Merritt v Merritt

Answer 5

There was an intention to create binding relationship between them as the agreement took place due to marital breakdown.

Question 6

Jones v Padavatton

Answer 6

The agreement regards to the house was so ambiguous as to be incapable of being a contract.

Question 7

Simpkins v Pays

Answer 7

He was bound by the agreement.

Question 8

Wilson v Burnett

Answer 8

No evidence of an intention to be legally bound.

Question 9

S1 Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1970

Answer 9

An engagement to be married is no longer deemed to be an agreement that can be enforced in law.