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The tortuous doctrine of Rylands v Fletcher and its relevance to contract law

LawTeacher.com April 25, 2025

The Rylands v Fletcher doctrine imposes strict liability for damage from hazardous escapes, intersecting notably with contract law.

Exemption clauses in English contract law

LawTeacher.com April 25, 2025

Exemption clauses in English contract law limit or exclude liability, subject to rules ensuring fairness and preventing misuse.

Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co: case analysis and legacy

LawTeacher.com April 25, 2025

The court’s decision in Carlill established that certain advertisements can constitute binding unilateral offers and that acceptance can be given by conduct without notification.