Leach v Leach [1969] JJ 1107 (20 June 1969)
No contract exists where mutual mistake prevents the establishment of definite terms, as determined by an objective assessment of the parties' statements and conduct.
- Citation
- [1969] JJ 1107
- Parties
- Applicant: Leach; Respondent: Leach
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 20 June 1969
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- claim dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Mutual Mistake, Objective Test, Contract Formation
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Parties
Leach
Applicant
Leach
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether a contract exists when there is mutual mistake and no definite terms can be established
Ratio Decidendi
No contract exists where mutual mistake prevents the establishment of definite terms, as determined by an objective assessment of the parties' statements and conduct.
Court Disposition
claim dismissed
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