Privity Of Contract

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A Coleslaw Update. No. Case Law Update - Contract

Lucy Savery, January 12 2025

Now that we've said goodbye to 2024, let’s take a quick look at some notable cases last year. Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs v Public and Commercial Services Union [2024] UKSC 41 In the past, many government departments allowed their employees to pay union fees directly from their salaries through a...

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Promises, promises - Contractual Consideration

Gordon Sewell, May 10 2024

The notion of reciprocity is the core of contract law and this is the main feature that distinguishes a contract from a deed or a gift. Consider a situation where a person loans a sum of money to a friend, colleague or family member. The parties may informally agree on a repayment plan. If the arrangement is not documented or witnessed there is...

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