Selby v Romeril [1996] JLR 210 (11 August 1995)
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.
- Citation
- [1996] JLR 210
- Parties
- Applicant: Selby; Respondent: Romeril
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 11 August 1995
- Procedural Posture
- Civil / Judgment
- Outcome
- elements of valid contract clarified
- Legal Topics
- Law Applicable, Elements of Valid Contract
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Parties
Selby
Applicant
Romeril
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 What law governs the elements of a valid contract in Jersey?
Ratio Decidendi
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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