Unfairness of Agreement

Question 1

Law in Routledge v Grant is criticised.

Answer 1

Provides a trap for the unwary and shows that a promise can be broken with impunity.

Question 2

Unilateral contracts are vague.

Answer 2

They question what amounts to acceptance. Once acceptance has occurred, the offeror can not withdraw his or her offer because acceptance in unilateral contracts is through conduct.

Question 3

Adverts are unclear.

Answer 3

The fact that adverts are usually an invitation to treat, it is hard to be certain whether it is a unilateral offer or not. This is unclear.

Question 4

Offers can come to an end through a counter offer.

Answer 4

This is not always clear as a counter offer could just be negotiation so it is hard to decipher between the two.

Question 5

Third party revoking creates problems of uncertainty.

Answer 5

Creates problems with who is considered a reliable third party.