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Understanding illegal contracts and prohibited agreements Types of illegality: statutory, common law, and public policy Effects on contract enforceability Key cases illustrating the doctrine of illegality Exceptions and practical application tips These notes condense complex legal principles into clear explanations and structured summaries, supported by real cases and examples. Ideal for revision, assignments, or exam preparation.

These detailed notes cover the concept of capacity in contract law, providing a clear and structured guide for law students. They explore: Definition of capacity and its importance in forming valid contracts. Who has legal capacity: minors, individuals with mental incapacity, intoxicated persons. Effects of lacking capacity on contract validity and enforceability. Case law examples illustrating key principles. Exceptions and statutory rules affecting contractual capacity. Practical applica...

Clear, concise revision notes explaining undue influence as a vitiating factor in contract law. This document provides an accessible and well-structured summary of undue influence, a doctrine that protects parties whose consent has been overborne by pressure, domination, or abuse of trust. These notes explain how undue influence operates to make a contract voidable, and outline the key distinctions, tests, and case authorities you need for exams. Key topics covered include: -The purpose of ...

This document provides a clear and detailed explanation of misrepresentation, a key vitiating factor that renders a contract voidable. It summarises the essential elements—false statement, inducement, and reliance LW4001 - Misrepresentation The notes break down: - The elements required to prove misrepresentation - The distinction between statements of fact, opinion, intention, silence, and half-truths -What counts as inducement and when it is absent - The three categories: fraudulent, ...

Clear, concise revision notes covering duress as a vitiating factor in contract law. This document provides a structured and easy-to-understand summary of duress and undue influence in contract law. It explains how these factors undermine genuine consent and make a contract voidable. The notes break down the types of duress Chapter 14 - Duress. Key topics include: -What counts as illegitimate pressure -What must be proven for economic duress -The requirement of lack of practical c...

Ace your Contract Law module with this clear, concise, exam-ready summary on Mistake. These notes break down one of the trickiest contract law topics into simple, structured, easy-to-revise sections. What’s Included These notes cover all key areas of the law on Mistake, including: 1. Types of Mistakes Common Mistake Existence, title, and quality Mutual Mistake When parties are at cross-purposes Unilateral Mistake Mistake as to terms and identity 2. Mistake & Contractua...

3rd year lecture notes on stress management, 5 pages with diagrams

3rd year lecture notes on health behaviour and lifestyles, 5 pages with diagrams.

3rd year lecture notes on the theories and models for wellbeing, 5 pages with diagrams

Notes and assignment from module NS4102