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In contract law, an illusory promise is one that courts will not enforce. This is in contrast with a contract, which is a promise that courts will enforce. A promise may be illusory for a number of reasons. In common law countries this usually results from failure or lack of consideration (see also consideration under English law).
English contract law is the body of law that regulates legally binding agreements in England and Wales.With its roots in the lex mercatoria and the activism of the judiciary during the Industrial Revolution, it shares a heritage with countries across the Commonwealth (such as Australia, Canada, India [1]), from membership in the European Union, continuing membership in Unidroit, and to a ...
Contractual terms in English law is a topic which deals with four main issues. which terms are incorporated into the contract; how are the terms of the contract to be interpreted; whether terms are implied into the contract; what controls are placed on unfair terms
The law of contracts varies from state to state; there is nationwide federal contract law in certain areas, such as contracts entered into pursuant to Federal Reclamation Law. The law governing transactions involving the sale of goods has become highly standardized nationwide through widespread adoption of the Uniform Commercial Code .
In English law, this principle was established in the case of Spring v NASDS, [20] in the context of a trade union membership contract. Clear expression: The term must be capable of clear expression. No specific technical knowledge should be required.
There are a number of common issues as to whether consideration exists in a contract. Under English law: Part payment is not good consideration. [5] [6] [7] Consideration must move from the promisee but need not flow to the promisor. [8] Consideration must be sufficient but need not be adequate. [9] [10] [11] Consideration cannot be illusory.
Consideration is an English common law concept within the law of contract, and is a necessity for simple contracts (but not for special contracts by deed).The concept of consideration has been adopted by other common law jurisdictions, including in the United States.
Common law jurisdictions typically distinguish three different categories of contractual terms, conditions, warranties and intermediate terms, which vary in the extent of their enforceability as part of a contract. [69] English common law distinguishes between important conditions and warranties, with a breach of a condition by one party ...