CCT206H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Homicide, Justifiable Homicide, Plain Meaning Rule
23 Jan 2018
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Subjective theory of contract: judges look at parties of contract. Objective theory of contract: you only care about how the agreement appear externally. Representation: representation of someone in court, a corporation, product, etc. determines who is liable if a mistake is made. Smooth and easy rile to allow businesses to run ef ciently. Contracts are given the bene t of the doubt. Contracts can be used to limit rights such as freedom of expression. Quebec civil law: comes from french tradition, may overlap with british common law. British common law: from british tradition, many provinces operate with this law. Canadian common law: court makes decision. Criminal code: contracts over illegal things are null and void (i. e. assassination contract) Contract basics a contract is a legal binding promise entered voluntarily by two or more parties each of whom creates a moral obligation to each other. Promisee: the person two whom the promise is made (i. e. consumer)
