Law of Contract I (General Principles) case laws

This case examines consideration in contract law under Section 2(d) of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 . It addresses whether a promise to contribute to a public cause without any binding obligation is enforceable.

These cases reaffirm the protection granted to minors in contract law , emphasizing that minors cannot be held liable for breach of contract and that a contractual claim cannot be converted into a tort claim to impose liability on minors.

Case Summary: Nash v. Inman (1908) 2 KB 1 Case Topic: Necessaries for Minors Facts of the Case A tailor ( plaintiff ) supplied 13 waistcoats and other clothing to an undergraduate student ( defendant ), who was a minor at the time. The student refused to pay for the goods, arguing that he was not l…

This case deals with coercion under Section 15 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 , specifically examining whether a threat of criminal prosecution amounts to coercion, thereby rendering a contract void.

Collins v. Godefroy (1831) – Explained in Simple Terms Topic: Consideration & Pre-existing Duty What Happened? Godefroy sued a third party and got a court subpoena (order) for Collins to appear as a witness . Later, Godefroy offered Collins six guineas (a type of money) if he attended. Collins did…

This case established the principle that a contract is void if there is no "meeting of the minds" (consensus ad idem) . It deals with mutual mistake , where both parties misunderstood an essential contract term.

First, let us understand the basic meaning. Section 30 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872 says a wagering agreement — where two parties bet on an uncertain event, one winning and one losing depending on the outcome — is void : the law simply will not enforce it, and neither party can go to court over…

⚖️ Felthouse v. Bindley [1862] EWHC CP J35: Case Summary ⚖️ A landmark case on silence and acceptance in contract law 📌 Introduction This case established the principle that silence does not constitute acceptance in contract law and clarified that an offeror cannot impose an obligation on the offer…

A landmark case on unilateral contracts and acceptance by performance

Understanding the fine line between an offer and an invitation to treat