CONTRACT LAW

Contract Law



Contract Law

Introduction

There are cases where contract law is applicable and when it is not. It depends on the nature of the agreement as to whether a contract is required or not. The case that is discussed in this paper is also about contract law. The case is discussed from different perspectives and then advice is given to one of the parties involved in the case.

Case Summary

In this case, Imogen is an old woman who possesses a pedigree poodle called Fifi. When she realized that she is no longer able to take care of Fifi so, she decided to arrange a vet for Fifi. Imogen went to a vet with the name of Joe. She paid Joe £ 50 to do the job. One day, Imogen learned that Joe had not put Fifi down but had sold her to another poodle-fancier for €1,000.

Contract Law

Contract law is an important law in the legal system and in business because there are a lot of cases that are reported due to breach of contract law. This is the reason, businesses are said to form legal agreements and contracts so that they do not face difficulty in the long run. They are also helpful for ensuring that their work is done on time or payment is received and the other party is not defaulting. The clauses in the contract should be formed with great care and should be accepted by both parties. This will help in forming a contract that is not questioned by either party nor is objectionable by anyone. Forming a legal document always proves to be beneficial and avoids all conflicts that may arise during the course of work or after completion of the contract. When two or more parties agree to an agreement with an intention of creating an obligation that is legal, is known as a contract. It is a promise that is enforced legally by one party to another. The agreement binds the parties to be concerned about the bargain which is commercial and involves the hiring as well as sale of commodities (Beale & Furmston, 2007, pp. 56). In Ireland law, the contract is a promise or an agreement reached on a set of promises (Clark 2008, pp. 27). The breach of contract is recognized by the law and legal remedies can be made.

Every contract cannot be enforced by the court for the enforcement of promises, or an agreement court observes some elements. Court will prove that agreement as a contract after having a check on these elements. The contract involves a process of certain elements. The process starts from an offer. For the formation of the contract the offer must be accepted, unconditionally. There are certain more requirements for the offer and acceptance. After the communication of acceptance, law needs two other elements. One is consideration another is terms of the contract (Adams & Brownsword, 2004, pp. 89). An individual or company that seeks to act under "Ireland" contract law will need ...