14. Formalities

In the lecture we continue our discussion of unfair terms by focusing on the validity of exclusion clauses under the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services of Act 1980. We also, more briefly, discuss the EC Unfair Terms Directive. You can download the episode here or listenContinue reading "22. Unfair Terms B" Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this lecture we start our discussion of unfair terms in contract law by focusing on the validity of exclusion clauses under common law rules. You can download the podcast here or listen below. Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this lecture, we finish up our discussion of implied terms in contract law. We do so by focusing on the role of policy judgments in cases about terms implied in law, the rules in relation to customs and practices, terms implied under statutes and terms implied by the Irish constitution. You can download theContinue reading "20. Implied Terms B" Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this lecture we discuss the general phenomenon of implicature in linguistics and how it might apply to contract law. We also discuss the classic common law rule on terms implied in fact and in law. You can download the podcast here or listen below. Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this lecture we continue to discuss the three methods for incorporating a term into a contract, focusing on the modern cases on incorporation by notice as well we the rule on incorporation by custom or course of dealing. You can download here or listen below.  Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this lecture we start to discuss the three methods used to incorporate a term into a contract. We cover incorporation by signature and the old case law on incorporation by notice. You can download the episode here or listen below. Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this podcast, we look at the old common law parol evidence rule. This “rule” concerns whether extrinsic evidence can ever be introduced to modify, vary or contradict the terms of a written contract. As we shall see, this probably shouldn’t be called a ‘rule’ but, rather, a presumption. You can download the podcast hereContinue reading "16. Parol Evidence “Rule”?" Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

In this podcast, we start our examination of the rules relating to the incorporation of terms into a contract. We do so by looking at the general rule in relation to how courts decide whether something counts as a term or not. You can download the podcast here or listen below. Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

Classically, people thought there were three main ingredients for a binding legal contract: offer, acceptance and consideration. In the 20th century, a fourth element was added in a series of famous cases: intention to create legal relations. In this lecture, we explore why this happened. You can listen below or download here. https://archive.org/embed/12-intention-a Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/

This lecture, briefly, covers potential formal requirements in contract law. The main one being that a contract for certain kinds of goods or services must be evidenced in writing. This requirement originated in the 1695 Statute of Frauds but its practical impact, though still relevant, has diminished somewhat over time as writing has become aContinue reading "14. Formalities" Contract Law - LW202 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw202contrac.wordpress.com/