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CONTRACT LAW – LANDMARK CASES

Smith v Hughes (1870–1871) 

Smith v Hughes (1870–1871) 

Smith V Hughes is a landmark case in English contract law that dealt with the issue of contract formation and the interpretation of contractual terms. Facts of the Case: The case involved a dispute between Mr. Smith, the plaintiff, and Mr. Hughes, the defendant. Mr....

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Bannerman v White (1861) 10 CBNS 844

Bannerman v White (1861) 10 CBNS 844

Case Overview: The case of Bannerman v. White involved a contract for the sale of hops, where the buyer inquired if any sulfur had been used in their growth or treatment. The seller asserted that no sulfur had been used. However, after the hops were inspected,...

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Centrafarm v Sterling Drug

Centrafarm v Sterling Drug

  Case 15/74 [1974] ECR 1147 This case is about intellectual property rights, specific subject matter and Trade mark right in EU.  The case Centrafarm v Winthrop is a notable European Union (EU) law case that was heard by the European Court of Justice (ECJ)...

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