ITCLR

Question 1

Balfour v Balfour

Answer 1

The promise of monthly payment during a marriage is not enforceable after a divorce

Question 2

Jones v Padavatton

Answer 2

Mother’s agreement to support her daughter adult daughter No contract existed. The arrangement was a family agreement without intention to create legal relations, so it was not legally binding.

Question 2

Simpkin v Pays

Answer 2

a recurring joint effort with with financial stakes turned a friendly agreement into a legally binding contract comparison with wilson v burnett playing bingo

Question 2

Kleinwort v benson

Answer 2

comfort letters are mere assurances and are not legally binding which is why the intention will NOT be rebutted

Question 3

Blue v Ashley

Answer 3

Pub is too informal, absence of informed consent

Question 3

Athena brands v superdog

Answer 3

business Emails confirm an intention

Question 4

RadMacher v Grantino

Answer 4

Prenup is held and given weightage, test for enforceability free and informed, equitable at the time, equitable at divorce

Question 5

Edmonds v Lawson

Answer 5

trainee barrister’s unpaid arrangement was a contract In commercial or professional arrangements, there is a strong presumption that the parties intend to create legal relations, making such agreements prima facie enforceable unless explicitly stated otherwise.