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English contract law is a body of law that governs the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of contracts in England and Wales. It is primarily based on common law principles, developed through court decisions over time.
In English contract law, a contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties. It requires an offer, acceptance, consideration (something of value exchanged between the parties), and an intention to create legal relations. Contracts can be written or verbal, although written contracts are generally preferred for clarity and evidence.
English contract law emphasises the principle of freedom of contract, allowing parties to negotiate and agree on their own terms, subject to certain legal limitations. However, there are also statutory provisions, such as the Consumer Rights Act 2015, that protect consumers and regulate certain types of contracts.
When a contract is breached, the injured party may seek remedies such as damages (monetary compensation) or specific performance (forcing the breaching party to fulfil their contractual obligations). English courts also recognise the doctrine of privity of contract, which generally limits the rights and obligations under a contract to the parties involved.
It is important to note that contract law can be complex and subject to interpretation. Legal advice from a qualified professional is recommended when dealing with specific contract issues.
- A. Naidoo, Complete Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials (Oxford University Press, 2021).
- M. Chen-Wishart, Contract Law (Oxford University Press, 2022).
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What if in the case of Partidge v. Crittenden, the defendants had posted "offer for sale: Bramblefinch hens 25 each". would that be an offer or invitation to treat?

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Is there a distinction between unilateral advertisement and bilateral advertisement? My lecturer explained that unilateral advertisements are those that involves a promise in return for an act. Like Carlill v Carbolic On the other hand bilateral advertisements are the ones that involves a promise for a promise. Such as the one of Partridge v Crittenden. My problem is that I can't see to distinguish the 2. For example if there's an advertisement stating that "Mugs for sale at $10 each, available to the first 10 customers" is this a unilateral or bilateral advertisement? It can be a unilateral in the sense that no one is bound to bring me $10, but if they do and are the first 10 customers they get the mug. On the other hand it can be a bilateral, since like the case of Partridge, it's asking me to pay money in exchange of the goods. On a similar note, is Leftkowiz v Great Minneapolis a bilateral advertisement?

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