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  • 21. Unfair Terms B

    December 14, 2020

    In the lecture we continue our discussion of unfair terms by focusing on the validity of exclusion clauses under the Sale of Goods Act 1893 and the Sale of Goods and Supply of Services of Act 1980. We also, more briefly, discuss the EC…

  • 20. Unfair Terms A

    December 14, 2020

    In this lecture we start our discussion of unfair terms in contract law by focusing on the validity of exclusion clauses under common law rules. You can download the podcast here or listen below. Contract Law - LW118 is made with Jetpack…

  • 19. Implied Terms B

    December 7, 2020

    In this lecture, we finish up our discussion of implied terms in contract law. We do so by focusing on the role of policy judgments in cases about terms implied in law, the rules in relation to customs and practices, terms implied under…

  • 18. Implied Terms A

    December 7, 2020

    In this lecture we discuss the general phenomenon of implicature in linguistics and how it might apply to contract law. We also discuss the classic common law rule on terms implied in fact and in law. You can download the podcast here or…

  • 17. Incorporation B

    November 30, 2020

    In this lecture we continue to discuss the three methods for incorporating a term into a contract, focusing on the modern cases on incorporation by notice as well we the rule on incorporation by custom or course of dealing. You can…

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  • 16. Incorporation A

    November 30, 2020

    In this lecture we start to discuss the three methods used to incorporate a term into a contract. We cover incorporation by signature and the old case law on incorporation by notice. You can download the episode here or listen…

  • 14. Express Terms

    November 30, 2020

    In this podcast, we start our examination of the rules relating to the incorporation of terms into a contract. We do so by looking at the general rule in relation to how courts decide whether something counts as a term or not. You can…

  • 15. Parol Evidence “Rule”?

    November 30, 2020

    In this podcast, we look at the old common law parol evidence rule. This “rule” concerns whether extrinsic evidence can ever be introduced to modify, vary or contradict the terms of a written contract. As we shall see, this probably…

  • 13. Intention – B

    November 23, 2020

    In this lecture we continue to look at the rules in relation to intention to create legal relations, focusing on the three main categories of agreements discussed in the case law: (I) domestic agreements; (ii) social agreements and (iii)…

  • 11. Promissory Estoppel

    November 23, 2020

    If you make a promise to someone, stipulating that you will refrain from exercising your strict legal rights, and the other person acts on this promise, in good faith, then the law may enforce that promise, even if no consideration has…

  • 12. Intention – A

    November 23, 2020

    Classically, people thought there were three main ingredients for a binding legal contract: offer, acceptance and consideration. In the 20th century, a fourth element was added in a series of famous cases: intention to create legal…

  • 10. Consideration – C

    November 16, 2020

    In this lecture we will wrap up on consideration. We will discuss the case law on whether the part-payment of a debt can be sufficient consideration. As we will see, the case law is somewhat inconsistent on this matter and a recent English…

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This course covers the basic principles and rules of Irish contract law. It aims to help students to understand how the rules work, how to apply them to the facts of real cases and how to critically analyse the purpose and content of those rules. Contract Law - LW118 is made with Jetpack Podcast. Full show notes and every episode at https://lw118.wordpress.com/