Terms: Exclusion Clauses Flashcards
3 ways to control exclusion clauses
- Has it been incorporated
- Contra proferentum rule
- Clause not effective under statute
Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking
General rule: more onerous the exclusion, clearer it has to be
L’Estrange v Graucob
If written in contract and signed
Incorporated even if not read/understood
Interfoto v Stilletto
Exception for L’Estrange:
If signed unusual/onerous terms may not be incorporated without specific attention drawn to them
Grogan v Robin Meredith
L’Estrange exception:
Signing non contractual document will not automatically incorporate terms
Curtis v Chemical Cleaning
L’Estrange exception:
Oral statements overrule signed contracts
Chappelton v BUDC
Written notices/tickets:
If I do not clear enough, won’t be incorporated
Parker v SE Railway
Written notice/ticket:
When clear enough, will be incorporated
O’Brien v MGN
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Hollier v Rambler Motors
When there is not regular course of dealings, unlikely they are aware of exclusion
Spurling v Bradshaw
When there is regular course of dealings, it’s likely they are aware of exclusion
S62 CRA
If term considered unfair exclusion will not apply
Unfair based on:
- causing significant imbalance in parties’ rights and obligations under the contract to the detriment of the consumer
S65 CRA
Can never exclude death/injury by negligence
S31 CRA
Cannot exclude implied rights to goods
S57 CRA
Cannot exclude implied rights to services