Voidness for uncertainty in obligations
Wilkinson, H. W.
Voidness for uncertainty in obligations - 2001 - New Law Journal 151(7000) 21 September 2001, 1369-1370(2) .
Discusses case law that has arisen from, and dealt with the interpretation of, vague phrases contained in contracts. These include "Hackney LBC v Thompson", in which the meaning of the phrase: 'the due proportion of the reasonably estimated amount required to cover the costs and expenses incurred..' was considered. Also considers case law that has involved the interpretation of vagueness in rent reviews and options to renew, such as the phrase: 'a rent to be agreed'. Advises parties not to provide in their contracts for something to be agreed in the future, and to expressly state the course of action that will be taken if agreement is not reached.
Contracts
TERMS
VOID FOR UNCERTAINTY
RENT REVIEWS
HACKNEY LBC V THOMPSON
BROWN V GOULD
SHEFFIELD CC V JACKSON AND OTHERS
CORSON V RHUDDLAN BC
BEER V BOWDEN
HILLAS & CO LTD V ARCOS LTD
FOLEY V CLASSIQUE COACHES LTD
SCOTTISH WHOLEFOODS COLLECTIVE WAREHOUSE V RAYE INSTRUMENTS
Voidness for uncertainty in obligations - 2001 - New Law Journal 151(7000) 21 September 2001, 1369-1370(2) .
Discusses case law that has arisen from, and dealt with the interpretation of, vague phrases contained in contracts. These include "Hackney LBC v Thompson", in which the meaning of the phrase: 'the due proportion of the reasonably estimated amount required to cover the costs and expenses incurred..' was considered. Also considers case law that has involved the interpretation of vagueness in rent reviews and options to renew, such as the phrase: 'a rent to be agreed'. Advises parties not to provide in their contracts for something to be agreed in the future, and to expressly state the course of action that will be taken if agreement is not reached.
Contracts
TERMS
VOID FOR UNCERTAINTY
RENT REVIEWS
HACKNEY LBC V THOMPSON
BROWN V GOULD
SHEFFIELD CC V JACKSON AND OTHERS
CORSON V RHUDDLAN BC
BEER V BOWDEN
HILLAS & CO LTD V ARCOS LTD
FOLEY V CLASSIQUE COACHES LTD
SCOTTISH WHOLEFOODS COLLECTIVE WAREHOUSE V RAYE INSTRUMENTS