J v. I [2017] 1 JLR 32 (17 January 2017)

J v. I [2017] 1 JLR 32 (17 January 2017)

Forbearance from taking action, including compromise of a doubtful claim, is a valid cause for a contract between separated unmarried partners regarding payment to settle possible financial claims in business.

Citation
[2017] 1 JLR 32
Parties
Applicant: J; Respondent: I
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
17 January 2017
Procedural Posture
Contract Dispute / Judgment
Outcome
claim upheld
Legal Topics
Forbearance, Valid Cause, Compromise of Financial Claim
Contract Law Forbearance Valid Cause Compromise of Financial Claim

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Parties

J

Applicant

I

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Contract Dispute / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Is forbearance from acting a valid cause in a contract between separated unmarried partners for payment to compromise any possible financial claim in business?

Ratio Decidendi

Forbearance from taking action, including compromise of a doubtful claim, is a valid cause for a contract between separated unmarried partners regarding payment to settle possible financial claims in business.

Court Disposition

claim upheld

Orders

  • Payment of £50,000 to applicant