Legal relations Flashcards
1
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Binding contract presumptions
A
Social, domestic and family arrangements are presumed to be not legally binding
Commercial agreements are presumed to be legally binding
2
Q
Case laws Balfour v Balfour Merrutt v Merritt Simpkins v Pays Jones v Padavatton
A
Balfour v Balfour - non binding domestic arrangement (informal agreement)
Merrutt v Merritt - binding domestic arrangement (in writing/formal)
Simpkins v Pays - binding (intention clear on joint winnings)
Jones v Padavatton - mother and daughter verbal promise not enforceable
3
Q
KB v Mining
Tweddle v Atkinson
Dunlop v Selfridge
A
KB v Mining - statement of policy not a guarantee
Tweddle v Atkinson - Could not enforce contract as not party to it
Dunlop v Selfridge - not party to contract
