Petitioner: Valia Peedikakkandi Kutheessa Ummaand Others Respondent: Pathakkalan Naravanath Kumhamuand Others Citation: 1964 AIR 275, 1964 SCR (4) 549 Bench: Hidayatullah, M. , Sarkar, A.K. , Shah, J.C. JJ Date Of Judgment: 23/08/1963 Facts On April 7, 1944, Mammotty, who was married to Seinaba, made a registered deed transfer of his property, including immovable property,… Continue reading Kutheessa Ummaa’s Case : Facts, Issues, Judgement & Analysis
Month: December 2021
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