🏛️ The Contract Clause That Could Cost You Everything

🌟 Imagine you sign a house construction contract that says: "If we're late, we'll pay you a fixed amount daily." Sounds fair, right? But what if the builder later claims this amount is actually an unfair penalty designed to scare them? Who has to prove it's unfair?

💡 What You'll Discover:

• 🔍 The crucial difference between liquidated damages (fair compensation) and penalties (punishment clauses)
• ⚖️ Why the burden of proof matters so much in contract disputes
• 🎯 How to draft contract clauses that actually protect you
• 💪 Real strategies lawyers use to challenge unfair contract terms

🚀 Real Cases Discussed:

• 💎 Campbell vs. Farren - The famous comedian case that showed how £1000 for any breach (big or small) was clearly a penalty
• ⭐ Mayadevi vs. Lalita Prasad - The land deal case where double earnest money was deemed unfair
• 🏆 Deshraj vs. Rohtas Singh (2023) - The Supreme Court decision that changed everything about who must prove penalties

🎯 Practical Takeaways:

• 📝 How to write enforceable damage clauses in your contracts
• 🛡️ What evidence you need to challenge unfair penalties in court
• ⚡ Why simply saying "this is too much" won't work anymore

🎙️ Whether you're signing contracts or fighting unfair clauses in court, this episode gives you the insider knowledge to protect yourself from contract traps that could cost thousands!