Jersey Judgment

Selby v Romeril [1996] JLR 210 (11 August 1995)

Contract Law Law Applicable Elements of Valid Contract

Citation: [1996] JLR 210
Status: Judgment
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Posture: Civil / Judgment

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The elements of a valid contract in Jersey are (a) consent; (b) legal capacity; (c) sufficiently certain objet; and (d) cause, as governed by Jersey common law and interpreted in light of ongoing developments.

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elements of valid contract clarified

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Selby

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Romeril

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Civil / Judgment

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What law governs the elements of a valid contract in Jersey?

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Applicant: The elements of a valid contract should be determined by Jersey common law, interpreted in light of ongoing legal developments.
Respondent: The elements of a valid contract are not solely governed by Jersey common law.

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The elements of a valid contract are governed by Jersey common law as interpreted in light of ongoing developments.

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The elements of a valid contract in Jersey are (a) consent; (b) legal capacity; (c) sufficiently certain objet; and (d) cause, as governed by Jersey common law and interpreted in light of ongoing developments.

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elements of valid contract clarified

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[1996] JLR 210

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