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Tag: part performance

Contract Law

Mason v Clarke (1955) AC 778

April 2, 2019April 4, 2019 casesummaries

Facts Clarke was a farmer who rented 450 acres of land in England. The land had a problem with rabbits. Mason was a professional rabbit catcher. Orally, Mason and Clarke decided that Mason would pay £100 to be allowed to catch […]

Continue reading ➞ Mason v Clarke (1955) AC 778
Contract Law

Regent v Millett (1976) 133 CLR 679

February 16, 2019 Travis

Facts Mr and Mrs Regent bought a house in 1969. They sold this house, via an oral agreement, to their daughter and son-in-law: the Milletts. The Milletts had to pay mortgage instalments and pay a “deposit” of $1000. The Milletts […]

Continue reading ➞ Regent v Millett (1976) 133 CLR 679
Contract Law

Maddison v Anderson (1883) 8 App Cas 467

February 16, 2019February 16, 2019 Travis

Facts Maddison lived with Alderson for many years. Maddison alleged deceased made verbal promise that if Maddison worked as a housekeeper without wages for several years then the deceased would make will leaving Maddison life estate. Deceased subsequently signed will […]

Continue reading ➞ Maddison v Anderson (1883) 8 App Cas 467
Contract Law

Pavey & Matthews Pty Ltd v Paul (1985) 162 CLR 221

February 3, 2019 Travis

Facts Pavey & Matthews Pty Ltd (Pavey & Matthews) were renovating a cottage for Mrs Paul. The contract was oral, rather than written. Mrs Paul only paid Pavey & Matthews $36,000.  Pavey & Matthews claimed that $62,945.50 “represents a reasonable sum […]

Continue reading ➞ Pavey & Matthews Pty Ltd v Paul (1985) 162 CLR 221

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