The law of contract is mostly self-regulatory, with the majority of contracts requiring no intervention. The courts make no consideration for whether the contract was fair or not; if it was agreed, it should be enforced. Despite this, on some occasions, the courts are willing to depart from the principal of contractual freedom.
What are the topics in contract law?
Notes, cases, and materials on contract law Topic Notes Cases Past Papers Back to Subjects| Back to Law Topic Notes Introduction Introduction to contract law The Agreement Forming the agreement Certainty and clarity Intention to create legal relations Consideration Consideration The doctrine of promissory estoppel Privity of contract Terms
Can a contract be written?
It is a common misconception that a contract may only be in written form, as oral or conduct agreements can be just as credible in contract formation. A contract is unique in that unless certain exceptions apply, parties are free to agree to whatever terms they choose, this is known as the ‘freedom of contract’.
