The 5 Elements of a Contract
legally binding: An agreement that creates legal obligations enforceable in court. to regurgitate textbook: To repeat information from a textbook without understanding. to kick off: To begin or start ...
16 Jan 20255min
Silence as Acceptance: Felthouse v Bindley
The legal issue in Felthouse v Bindley centers around the formation of a valid contract, specifically whether silence or a failure to reject an offer can be considered acceptance. Here's a breakdown o...
14 Jan 20254min
Promises, Ms. Purrrfect, and Pinot
Vocabulary Breakdown A Different Ball Game: A situation that is completely new or different, requiring a new approach or strategy.Legally Binding: An agreement or promise that is enforceable by law.Ho...
13 Jan 20255min
Contractual Certainty: Gibson v Manchester City Council
Imagine a landmark case about council house allocation. The case hinges on a seemingly small word in the housing act, and the judge's decision could have high stakes for many people. One side presents...
10 Jan 20253min
Silence as Acceptance in Contract Law
Legal Concepts & Practices Prior dealings: Past interactions or transactions between parties.A long-standing agreement: An agreement that has been in place for a considerable amount of time.Course of...
9 Jan 20256min
Consideration in Contract Law
Vocabulary Builder To tackle: To confront or deal with a challenge or problem. (e.g., "The lawyers decided to tackle the issue of liability head-on.")Consideration: Something of value exchanged betwee...
7 Jan 20254min
Offers in Contract Law
Basic Contract Terms To tackle: To begin to deal with a difficult task or problem. In a legal context, this could mean taking on a complex case or legal issue.To enter into: To formally agree to somet...
6 Jan 20254min
Greenmail: Corporate Takeovers and Ethical Concerns
Greenmail is a controversial corporate takeover defense where a company buys back its shares from a hostile bidder at a premium to prevent a takeover. This practice, considered by some to be corpora...
28 Dec 20244min
