Contract Law

When Contracts Vanish Into Thin Air ⚑


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πŸ›οΈ The Contract That Never Was

🌟 Imagine signing a rock-solid agreement, only to discover later that both you and the other party were completely wrong about something basic. What if you bought a rare antique that had already burned down hours before signing? Or leased land that was already yours? Can contracts just vanish into thin air?

πŸ’‘ What You'll Discover:

  • πŸ” How bilateral mistakes make contracts void from day one - not just cancelled, but never existed!
  • βš–οΈ The crucial difference between essential facts and mere quality issues
  • 🎯 Why some mistakes matter while others don't - and how to tell the difference
  • πŸ’° How to get your money back when contracts disappear (Section 65 magic!)

πŸš€ Real Cases Discussed:

  • πŸ’Ž Raffles vs. Wichelhaus - The famous 'two ships with same name' case that changed contract law forever
  • ⭐ Cooper vs. Phibbs - When a man unknowingly leased his own property for years
  • πŸŽͺ Smith vs. Hughes - Why buying the wrong quality oats didn't void the contract
  • ⚑ Tarsem Singh vs. Sukhminder Singh - The Indian case where measurement units caused chaos

πŸ”§ Practical Wisdom:

  • πŸ“ How to draft bulletproof contracts that prevent these disasters
  • 🎯 The difference between void and voidable contracts (this will blow your mind!)
  • πŸ’‘ Why 'meeting of minds' is more than just legal jargon

πŸŽ™οΈ Whether you're a lawyer, business owner, or just someone who signs contracts, this episode will change how you think about agreements forever. Learn why prevention is always better than litigation!

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Contract LawBy Sharad Bansal