Reading a Case

Instructions

Question 7.

What arguments were put forward on behalf of Mr Merritt to support his appeal?

 

Answer 7.

The arguments of Mr Merritt were as follows:

1. the agreement made was not intended to create legal relations as this was a family agreement;
   
2. the agreement was too uncertain to be enforced;
   
3. Mrs Merritt had given no consideration in return for Mr Merritt’s promise;
   
4. Section 17 of the Married Women’s Property Act 1882 meant that the house was jointly owned by Mr and Mrs Merritt.
   

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