Contract Law

This is a detailed, exam-focused analysis of anticipatory breach, tailored to A-Level Law syllabuses (AQA, OCR, WJEC/Eduqas) and first-year LLB students. Perfect for problem questions, essays, and revision! What’s Included? 1. Definition & Key Principles What is anticipatory breach? When one party clearly indicates (by words or conduct) they will not perform their contractual obligations before the due date (Hochster v De La Tour). Contrast with actual breach (failure to perform on ...

This detailed suggested answer is ideal for A-Level Law and LPC students studying Contract Law. It provides a comprehensive analysis of service contracts under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and explores the principles of misrepresentation in private sales. Using a clear, exam-style scenario, it explains how consumer rights apply to both professional service providers and individuals acting in a private capacity. The document applies essential legal principles including reasonable care and skil...

This comprehensive A-Level Law study resource explores two key areas of Contract Law: the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the doctrine of Frustration. Perfect for tackling 30-mark exam questions, it follows Tess’s legal issues with two different contracts—one for a delivery service and another for attending sporting events—and clearly explains her rights and remedies. The first section focuses on consumer protection under the CRA 2015, including implied terms for services to be carried out...

This detailed suggested answer is ideal for A-Level Law and LPC students studying Contract Law. It offers a comprehensive breakdown of consumer rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and explores common law breach of contract principles in a practical, exam-style scenario. With a focus on defective goods and service failures, it explains how statutory rights apply even when businesses attempt to exclude liability. The document applies key legal principles including satisfactory quality, fi...

This high-quality suggested answer covers a 30-mark scenario involving Elena, Ferris, and Gil (contract formation and third-party rights), as well as Elena’s complaint against Hana Trading under the Consumer Rights Act 2015. Perfect For: AQA A-Level Law (Paper 1 – Contract) LPC / LLM students studying Contract Law Students looking for model IRAC structure and top-band analysis Topics Covered: Offer and acceptance Counter-offers and lapse of time Contracts (Rights of Thi...

This is a comprehensive, exam-focused set of contract law notes, covering all key theories, principles, and case law for AQA, OCR, and WJEC/Eduqas A-Level Law. Perfect for essays, problem questions, and revision! What’s Included? 1. Freedom of Contract vs. Consumer Protection Classical theory (L’Estrange v Graucob) vs. modern statutory controls (Consumer Rights Act 2015) Key cases: Thornton v Shoe Lane Parking, First National Bank Exam debate: Does freedom of contract still ex...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical A-Level Law problem question on misrepresentation, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves a disputed roof repair contract between Mark (contractor) and Rosie (homeowner), examining whether Mark's statements about the roof's condition amounted to actionable misrepresentation. Covers: Elements of misrepresentation (Spice Girls Ltd, Attwood v Small) Material fact vs. opinion (Bisset v Wilkinson)...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law problem question on contract frustration, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves the cancellation of outdoor activities due to severe weather, examining frustration principles through the dispute between Claire (event organizer) and Dylan (customer). Covers: Doctrine of frustration (Taylor v Caldwell) Radical change in obligations (Krell v Henry) Partial performance (Herne Bay St...

This is a complete, exam-style suggested answer to a typical AQA A-level Law contract formation problem question, ideal for revision or assessment preparation. The scenario involves an advertisement for a racing bike and gym weights, examining offer, acceptance and counter-offer principles through the dispute between Cora and Del. Covers: Invitation to treat vs offer (Partridge v Crittenden, Fisher v Bell) Counter-offers and termination of original offers (Hyde v Wrench) Lapse of tim...

A-Level Law: Freedom of Contract & Consumer Rights Act 2015 – Full Analysis (15 Marks) This detailed study note is perfect for A-Level Law students tackling Contract Law. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of the Freedom of Contract principle, key case law (such as L'Estrange and Thornton), and how the Consumer Rights Act 2015 influences the contractual relationship between businesses and consumers. With a focus on consumer protection and exclusion clauses, this document explains h...