THE ENGLISH LAW OF CONTRACT

Eira Ruben, Professor - Thames Valley University (last update: 2000-12-05)

I THE BASIC DOCTRINES

1. Precedent
2. Elements of a simple contract
3. The terms of a contract
4. Terms excluding or restricting liability
5. Estoppel and consideration
6. Coercion and economic duress

II KEY ISSUES

1. Consideration
2. Issues of privity
3. Unfair Contract Terms
4. Contract as promise: remedies

KEY CASES

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co [1893] 1QB 256
Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain v Boots Cash ChemistsLtd [1953] 1 QB 401
Central London Property Trust v High Trees House{1947} 1 KB 130
Stilk v Myrick [1809] 2 camp 317
Williams v RoffeyBros & Nicholls (Contractors) Ltd [1990] 1 All ER 512
Photo Production v Securicor Transport Ltd [1980] AC 827