Exclusion/Exemption Clauses and Remedies (AQA A-Level Law): Flashcards
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Exclusion clause definition
Exclusion clause definition
Contractual term removing or limiting liability for breach
Historical problem with exclusion clauses
Historical problem with exclusion clauses
Unequal bargaining power between stronger and weaker parties
Two types of control over exclusion clauses
Two types of control over exclusion clauses
Judicial control (common law) and statutory control (Acts)
Contra proferentem rule
Contra proferentem rule
Ambiguity interpreted against party relying on exclusion clause
UCTA 1977 complete prohibition
UCTA 1977 complete prohibition
Excluding liability for death/personal injury from negligence
Consumer Rights Act 2015 purpose
Consumer Rights Act 2015 purpose
Simplify & strengthen consumer rights for goods/services purchase
Remedy definition
Remedy definition
Legal solution awarded to party suffering loss from breach
Common law remedy for breach
Common law remedy for breach
Damages - monetary compensation for loss
Equitable remedy: specific performance
Equitable remedy: specific performance
Court order requiring breaching party to perform obligations
Practical barrier to obtaining remedies
Practical barrier to obtaining remedies
Cost often outweighs value of smaller claims
