Intentions To Create Legal Relations

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

Parties intend to enter a legally binding agreement

Question 2

Business agreement

Answer 2

DOES intend to create legal relations

Question 3

Social agreement

Answer 3

DOESNT intend to create legal relations

Question 4

Jones v vernons

Answer 4

‘Binding in honour only’ = doesn’t intends to create legal relations

Question 5

Mcgowan v radio buxton

Answer 5

A promise made with the purpose of gaining more business = intention to create legal relations

Question 6

Kleinwort benson v Mcc

Answer 6

Letters of comfort are not intentions to create legal relations

Question 7

Belfour v belfour/ merrit v merrit

Answer 7

More social the agreement less likely there is intention to create legal relations

Question 8

Jones v padavatton

Answer 8

Whether there is ICLR in domestic arrangements are based on the facts
Agreements made during a close relationship = no ICLR

Question 9

Simpkins v pays

Answer 9

Social agreements where money changes hands will change to an business agreement