Contractual Intent | Contract Law

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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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@@mrshrood7769 as an LLB student, if referenced in your essay, no. However, it is not recommended that you use resources such as KZbin, wika, lawteacher, in your essay. They recommend that you predominantly use cases, statute and academic resources as references.

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@@NicoletaFichiu thank you. I use case and provisions provided to us but he here explains topics good with clear language and thought if I could use that

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@@mrshrood7769 Why would you want to copy what is on the slides?

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@@NicoletaFichiu Exactly! These videos have case citations on the slides and statute references, in addition to sources and further reading in the description. The purpose of these videos aren't to be referenced in essays, but to consolidate your knowledge.