The Federal Court in this case resolved the issue relating to forfeiture of deposit paid in a sale and purchase agreement in relation to...

The High Court in this case recognised the concept of economic duress. Facts of the Case The defendant held 50 taxi permits for operation...

The High Court held that when the fundamental terms of a contract had been breached, the party not in default can allow the party in...

Landlord can claim double rent from the tenant upon the expiry of the notice to quit if the tenant failed to deliver vacant possession....

This is a summary of the Federal Court judgment dated 19 January 2021. It is now settled law that the date for calculation of liquidated...

The High Court held that the calculation for liquidated damages for late delivery of vacant possession begins from the date of payment of...

The Court held that the definition of “coercion” under section 73 should be given its ordinary and general meaning. Facts of the Case The...

This case illustrates the situation where the first defendant had failed to prove that the he was under plaintiff’s undue influence....

This case illustrates the situation where the wife failed to prove that undue influence has been exerted by her husband as alleged. Facts...

This case illustrates that an exchange of mutual promises although it is executory consideration, is a good consideration. Facts of the...

This case established that a contract can be accepted by the conduct of the parties. Facts of the Case The Appellants (Brogden & Co.)...

This case established the rule for acceptance of an offer in postal rule. Facts of the Case The plaintiffs were woollen manufacturers...