Terms/Representations

Question 1

Couchman V Hill

Answer 1

Facts: Animal auctioned as not pregnant however died calving after sale.

Principle: Importance of statement.

Question 2

Dick Bentley V Harold Smith

Answer 2

Facts: Dealer stated car had done 20k miles when it had done 100k.

Principle: Special knowledge.

Question 3

Oscar Chess V Williams

Answer 3

Facts: Private seller believed car was a 1948 model however it was older.

Question 4

Routledge V Mackay

Answer 4

Facts: Age of the car. 7 day lag.

Principle: Time lag after statement.

Question 5

Poussard V Piers and Pond

Answer 5

Facts: Actress failed to attend opening night and further performances for lead role.

Principle: Example of condition.

Question 6

Betting V Gye

Answer 6

Facts: Singer didn’t attend 3/6 rehearsals.

Principle: Warranty.

Question 7

Arcos V Ronaasen

Answer 7

Facts: Timber meant to be half an inch thick but thicker.

Principle: Not bound to accept goods if not exact even if fit for purpose.

Question 8

Hong Kong Fir Shipping

Answer 8

Facts: Vessel not ship worthy for 18 weeks.

Principle: Innominate terms.

Question 9

Schuler V Wickman

Answer 9

Facts: Wickman failed to make the 1400 visits over 4.5 years.