Terms And Representations Case Law Flashcards
What is the case for importance of statement?
Couchman V Hill
What happened in Couchman V Hill?
Auctioneer and farmer concluded animal wasnt pregnant, but it died while calving
What is the legal principle and judgment in couchman V Hill?
Legal principle- importance of statement
Judgement- found to be a term
What is the cases for special knowledge or skill?
Oscar Chess v Williams, Dick v Bentley
What happened in Oscar chess V Williams?
Private seller said model of car was 1948, but it was older
What was the legal principle and judgment in Oscar Chess V Williams?
Legal principle: special knowledge or skill
Judgement: representation
What happened in Dick V Bentley?
Car dealership, said car had 20,000 miles but it had 100,000
What was the legal principle and judgement in Dick V Bentley?
Legal principle: special knowledge or skill
Judgment: term as it is his profession
What is the case for time lag/ written contract?
Routledge V Mackay
What happened in Routledge V Mackay?
Age of the car, contract made 7 days after age of car was mentioned
What was the legal principle and judgement in Routledge V Mackay
Legal principle: Time lag/ written contract
Judgement: representation
What happened in Poussard v Spiers and pond
Actor failed to attend first few of her performances, when she did attend she wasnt aloud the role
What is the legal principle and judgement in Poussard v Spiers + pond
Legal Principle: repudiate contract if a condition is breached
Judgement: contract repudiated as she was lead actor
What happened in Bettinu v Gye
Singer contracted to a number of shows snd rehearsals, didn’t turn up to 3 rehearsals, repudiated his contract
What is the legal principle and Judgement in Bettini?
Legal principle: if a warranty contract cant be repudiated
Judgement: waranty, singer awarded damages
