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 Unfair Terms Directive. You can download the episode here or listen below ..read more

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 ..read more

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 statutes and terms implied by the Irish constitution. You can download the episode here or listen below.  ..read more

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 listen below ..read more

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 download here or listen below.  ..read more

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 below ..read more

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 shouldn’t be called a ‘rule’ but, rather, a presumption. You can download the podcast here or listen below ..read more

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 download the podcast here or listen below ..read more

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) commercial agreements. In the first two, it is presumed that there is no intent to create legal relations. In the last one, it is presumed that there is an intention to create legal relations. You can listen below or download here ..read more

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 been provided for it. We call this scenario promissory estoppel and that’s what this lecture is about. You can listen below or download here ..read more