Terms (OCR A-Level Law): Flashcards

Unspoken/unwritten obligations in contracts by law/custom

Custom, statute, fact

Term implied if contract commercially pointless without it

Would both parties say 'oh, of course!' if term suggested?

Implied term must be necessary, not just reasonable

Term only implied where strictly necessary for business efficacy

Of satisfactory quality

Fit for particular purpose stated by consumer

Reasonable care and skill

Implied terms protect parties when express terms don't cover all