Contract - Privity

Question 1

Which case set out the original rule for privity

Answer 1

Dunlop v selfridge - only privy to contract if a party of it

Question 2

What did Beswick v Beswick state

Answer 2

supported original rule - aunt couldn’t claim as contract was between uncle and nephew

Question 3

What did Jackson v Horizon holidays state

Answer 3

C could claim on behalf of his family who were also negatively affected by the not upheld contract

Question 4

What did Shanklin pier v Detel state?

Answer 4

collateral contracts mean rule of privity is avoided

Question 5

What is the case that states restrictive covenants can be sued if breached even if the contract does not involve the person who created it?

Answer 5

Tulk v Moxhay