Philosophy 2080 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Edward Fry, Click Wrap, Fundamental Breach
7 Jan 2016
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A lady came to claim her money when she got the flu but the company claimed that they did not actually have a contract. (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) (cid:1) Facts: brother of a murder victim offers award for information. Williams was beaten by her husband and believing she was going to die made a statement which led to the conviction of her husband for walter"s death. Trial ruling: she was entitled to the money but they all questioned whether she was not induced by offer of the reward but by other motives, which defendants argued would negate any potential contract between plaintiff and defendant. Appeal ruling: denman: plaintiff gave info to carwandine, which satisfies the terms of the contract and is entitled to recover money. Littledale: advertisement amounts to a general promise and plaintiff coordinated with that promise. Parke: there was a contract with any person who performed the conditions in the advertisement.
