[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
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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
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
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
Chappell & Co Ltd v Nestle Co Ltd : Facts, Issues, Contentions, Judgement & Analysis
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
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