Question: CONTRACT LAW CASE
STUDY / SCENARIO
FILE 1
Khalil has decided to
purchase a brand new car for, .Sobia, on the basis that she spends five hours
studying a day on her A'level examinations. Khalil has entered into a contract the garage so that he can
collect the car the day before Sobia's birthday.
He arranged for the car to
to be registered in Sobia's name and the free insurance which was offered with
the car has also been registered for the benefit of Sobia. The car was not
ready to collect on the agreed date.
Khalil has gone on holiday
and Sobia, who has still not received the car, is attempting to enforce the
contract on her own behalf. Can she do this?
Prepare a report a report
for the attention of the senior legal adviser stating the results of your
research and the advice that you intend to give. The report should focus
particularly on consideration, privity (including the effect of recent
legislation) and intention.
FILE 2
Gemma is 16, and is an ice
skater and has signed a contract with a company that organises dance shows and
performances on ice. This will involve her travelling to various parts of the
world on tour. She will be paid a reasonable amount and the contract stated
that she will be supervised at all times by a supervisor and not allowed to
socialise outside the dance group.
Gemma's mother, Margaret
has called in for advice. She wants to know whether this contract is
enforceable.
Also, Margaret's husband Matthew, is recovery
from a nervous breakdown. Is he free to enter into any contract without
restrictions?
