Full name of the case– Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestlé Co Ltd [1960] AC 97 Deciding Bench of Judges– Lord Viscount Simonds, Lord Reid, Lord Tucker, Lord Keith Of Avonholm, Lord Somervell Of Harrow Date of Judgement– 18 June 1956 Deciding Court of Law- House of Lords Parties to the case- Appellant– Chappell… Continue reading Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
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Currie v Misa : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Full name of the case– Currie v Misa (1875) LR 10 Ex 153 Deciding Court – House of Lords Case in English Law Parties to the case- Petitioner– Mr Currie Respondent– Mr Misa Introduction Currie v Misa is a landmark judgment in English Law that deals with the concept of Consideration. The meaning and extent… Continue reading Currie v Misa : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Hadley v Baxendale[1] is a landmark English caselaw that determines the consequences of loss to one party caused by the negligence of the opposite party in special circumstances. Facts Hadley’s corn millwork came to a halt when his crankshaft broke, and he had to wait for it to be replaced. He had to ship the… Continue reading Hadley vs. Baxendale : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Krell vs Henry : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
The case law of Krell v Henry[1] is one of the landmark cases that led to the foundation of the “Doctrine of Frustration of Contract”. This group of cases were known as the “coronation cases” as they arose from the events of the cancellation of the King’s Coronation ceremony. Facts Plaintiff and Defendant signed a… Continue reading Krell vs Henry : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Balfour vs. Balfour : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
The doctrine of intention to create legal relations was developed in the case of Balfour v Balfour[1]by Lord Justice Atkin. As per this doctrine for any contract to be valid, there should be an intention to enter into a legal relationship by both parties. Facts Mr Balfour, the appellant, used to live with his wife,… Continue reading Balfour vs. Balfour : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Hyde vs. Wrench : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
The judgement of Hyde v. Wrench[1] deals with the question of specific performance of the contract in situations where counter-offers were made and accepted. This case puts an end to all the ambiguity surrounding the impact of a count offer over the original contract. FACTS Wrench, the defendant, wanted to dispose of his property situated… Continue reading Hyde vs. Wrench : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
Mohori Bibee vs. Damodar Ghose : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
The case of Mohori Bibee vs. Dharmodas Ghose[1] covers a wide scope of minor’s agreements. This case primarily concerns a contract involving a minor or a contract with a minor. In India, an agreement or contract with a minor (a person under the age of 18 or who has not legally reached the age of… Continue reading Mohori Bibee vs. Damodar Ghose : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis