Discharge Of Contract : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis

[toFc] Hochster v. De La Tour Facts In this case, the defendant concluded an agreement with the plaintiff to act as a courier and to travel with them to Europe but before the commencement of the contract, the defendant informed the plaintiff that they are withdrawing the agreement and they doesn’t need his services anymore.… Continue reading Discharge Of Contract : Landmark Judgements & Case Laws analysis

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball & Co : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

When the offer is made who was specific or an ascertain person it is known as a specific offer, but when the same is not made to any particular person but to the public at large it is known as a general offer. This general offer will be deemed to be accepted by anyone who… Continue reading Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball & Co : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Lalman Shukla v Gauri Dutt on rules of acceptance of General Offer : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

In India, contracts are governed by the Indian Contract Act, 1872 and as per the said act, it can be both written and oral. The case of Lalman Shukla v Gauri Dutt[1], discusses the validity of a contract in a situation where no acceptance has been made. It explains the provisions of the Indian Contract… Continue reading Lalman Shukla v Gauri Dutt on rules of acceptance of General Offer : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Harvey vs. Facey : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

FACTS Mr Harvey, the appellant, was running a company in Jamaica and he wanted to purchase Mr Facey’s property known as the “Bumper Hall Pen”. At the same time, Mr Facey was also in a negotiation with the Mayor and Council of King of Kingston City for the said property. On 6th October 1893, Mr… Continue reading Harvey vs. Facey : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Dickinson v Dodds on Communication of Consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Full name of the case– Dickinson v Dodds (1875) 2 Ch D 463 Deciding Bench of Judges– Mellish and James LJJ and Baggallay JA Year of Judgement– 1876 Jurisdiction- UK Law Parties to the case-  Appellant– George Dickinson Respondent– John Dodds Introduction This case is based upon the concept that Acceptance is an essential element… Continue reading Dickinson v Dodds on Communication of Consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd v Brojo Nath Ganguly : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Name of the case: Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd. v. Brojo Nath Ganguly 1986 AIR 1571, 1986 SCR (2) 278 Deciding Bench of Judges – Justice D.P. Madon, Justice A.P. Sen Date of Judgement– 06.04.1986 About the Company and the Appellant Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd was a government company incorporated under section 617… Continue reading Central Inland Water Transport Corporation Ltd v Brojo Nath Ganguly : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Durga Prasad v Baldeo on Consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Name of the Case– Durga Prasad v. Baldeo and Others ILR [1881] 3 ALLAHABAD 221 Deciding Bench of Judges– Hon’ble Justice Pearson, Hon’ble Justice Oldfield High Court of Judicature at Allahabad Decided on- 3 March 1880 Introduction to the case The case is based upon the requirement of a valid contract- ‘Consideration’. As stated under… Continue reading Durga Prasad v Baldeo on Consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge Co Ltd on Privity of Contract : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Full Name of the case- Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. Ltd. v. Selfridge & Co. Ltd 1915 UKHL 1, AC 847 Petitioner– Dunlop Pneumatic Tire Co. Ltd. Respondent– Selfridge & Co. Ltd Decided in House of Lords, UK Year of Judgement- 26 April 1915 Introduction to the concept This case is an international law case decided… Continue reading Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge Co Ltd on Privity of Contract : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Chinnaya v Ramayya on consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Full name of the case– Chinnaya V. Ramayya (1882) ILR (1876-82) 4 Mad 137 Deciding Bench of Judges– Innes J, Kindersley J Date of Judgement– 21st October 1987 Deciding Court of Law– Madras High Court Parties to the case-  Appellant- Venkata Chinnaya Respondent- Venkata RamayyaGaru Introduction to the case This is a leading case for… Continue reading Chinnaya v Ramayya on consideration : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Phillips v Brooks on misrepresentation : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis

Full name of the case– Phillips v Brooks Ltd [1919] 2 KB 243 Deciding Bench of Judges– Judge Horridge of the Kings Bench Division Year of Judgement– 1919 Case in English Law Parties to the case-  Petitioner– Phillips Respondent– Brooks Ltd. Introduction Phillips v Brooks is an English law case on Mistake of Identity in… Continue reading Phillips v Brooks on misrepresentation : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis