Non est factum - Study guides, Revision notes & Summaries

P a g e 14 | 264 3. Non est factum („not my deed‟ ) – a very specific and limited exception, such as situations where the person is illiterate, blind or below standard intelligence. Curtis v Chemical Cleaning & Dyeing [1951] 1 KB 805 – Court of Appeal (Appeal from Judge Blagden, Westminster County Court) Facts: • Curtis (plaintiff) took a white satin wedding dress to Chemical Cleaning (defendant) for cleaning. • The defendant‟ s shop assistant handed the plaintiff a paper...

What is a contract? A legally binding agreement between two or more persons, competent at law to enter into such agreement, for consideration or value, to do or refrain from doing something lawful. True or false? An oral contract for the acquisition or disposition of any interest in the land is enforceable. False. Any contract in real estate is required to be in writing. When drafting a contract, what does The Statute of Frauds require? - Must be in writing to be enforceable by ...

Contents Logic 8 Express Terms – Identification (1) 8 By Signature 8 I – THE EFFECT OF SIGNATURE 8 L‟Estrange v F Graucob Ltd [1934] 2 KB 394 8 II – EXCEPTIONS TO THE SIGNATURE RULE 9 Curtis v Chemical Cleaning & Dyeing [1951] 1 KB 805 10 Toll (FGCT) v Alphapharm (2004) 219 CLR 165 11 III – CRITICISM OF THE RULE 13 By Notice 13 I – TIMING 14 Oceanic Sun Line Special Shipping Company v Fay (1988) 165 CLR 197. 14 II – KNOWLEDGE/NOTICE 16 Thornton v Shoe Lane Parkin...

Logic 9 Express Terms – Identification (1) 9 By Signature 9 I – THE EFFECT OF SIGNATURE 9 L’Estrange v F Graucob Ltd [1934] 2 KB 394 9 II – EXCEPTIONS TO THE SIGNATURE RULE 10 Curtis v Chemical Cleaning & Dyeing [1951] 1 KB 805 10 Toll (FGCT) v Alphapharm (2004) 219 CLR 165 12 III – CRITICISM OF THE RULE 14 By Notice 14 I – TIMING 14 Oceanic Sun Line Special Shipping Company v Fay (1988) 165 CLR 197 14 II – KNOWLEDGE/NOTICE 17 Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking [1971] 2 QB 1...

Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Contents Logic .............................................................................................................................. 8 Express Terms – Identification (1) ............................................................................ 8 By Signature ........

Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Contents Logic .............................................................................................................................. 8 Express Terms – Identification (1) ............................................................................ 8 By Signature ........

Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Contents Logic .............................................................................................................................. 8 Express Terms – Identification (1) ............................................................................ 8 By Signature ........

Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Summary LPC Notes Advanced Commercial Litigation Revision notes (Distinction) 2022/2023 Contents Logic .............................................................................................................................. 8 Express Terms – Identification (1) ............................................................................ 8 By Signature ........

Chapter 3 The Law of Contracts INTRODUCTION LEGAL DEFINITIONS The students should learn these terms. Generally, the text is written in plain English, but some jargon is necessary to enhance comprehension. THE IMPORTANCE OF CONTRACTS A contract is a promise for a promise that the law will enforce. Contracts are essential to the smooth workings of society. Unilateral Contracts Unilateral, or one-way, contracts feature an exchange of a promise for a performance. The performance brings the c...

Comprehensive summary/exam notes on the rules surrounding mistake in Contract Law. This document covers offer and acceptance mistake (latent ambiguity, mistake as to terms, mistake as to identity), common mistake (mistake as to existence of subject matter, mistake as to quality) and non est factum.