clauses

if a cluase was written in a contract and i signed it, that surely would be enforceable, couldnt it. Just wanted to make sure

thanks

Reply 1

chalks

No, not necessarily.

Reply 2

pcok

Whilst that is the general rule, there are some exceptions; the law is never that clear cut!

Reply 3

faber niger

Need more information.

UCTA anyone?

ok.. if a contract is written up and it had a clause stating that if you do leave the business you are to pay a sum of ........ and it gets signed. However, i cannot take the job, so can they enforce the clause.

Reply 6

chalks

Possible penalty clause and therefore unenforceable unless it is a genuine pre-estimate of loss.

Reply 7

Aack

Raj24

Is this for coursework or a problem you have personally? If the former, post the question and we can give you some clues of what to read and cases to research.

Reply 8

Raj24

its a question for my seminar. Basically theyve signed the contract with the clause, but i dont know if they can enforce it. As the law isnt precise and very clear.

Reply 9

Raj24

ild be happy to read on anythink that is suggested. thanks

Reply 10

MelesMeles

Read the section of your textbook on unfair clauses, penalty clauses, and unenforceable personal service contracts.

kthxbai

Reply 11

chalks

Raj24

ild be happy to read on anythink that is suggested. thanks

Raj - I thought you were doing the LPC having done a law degree? If so, I'm a little surprised you don't know where to start on this sort of stuff: its pretty straightforward contract law.