essay I will be discussing Thomas Hobbes’ and John Locke’s interpretation of the social contract theory. I will then be evaluating Locke’s argument that his conclusions differ from Hobbes’ as he claims. My thesis is the following: John Locke’s argument that his conclusions are different from Thomas Hobbes’ conclusions is not valid. He makes no claim as to why people are motivated to enter into a social contract; he also does not establish where the understanding of personal property comes from.
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THE SOCIAL CONTRACT THEORY The theory is as old as philosophy itself. It is of the view that persons’ moral and/ or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live. The theory of a social contract is therefore a hypothesis explaining how society originates as well as the presumed relationships between its members‚ how they incur responsibilities and their rights. Early proponents of the social contract theory include; - Socrates
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OPTIONAL QUESTION: Advise: (A) Mr. Neft given that Mr Browne has failed to appoint him to Chief of Police. The first issue is whether the contract between John Browne and Mr. Neft was illegal by common law. At common law an illegal contract is determined based on public policy and results in the contract being unenforceable. In the case of Enderby Town FC Ltd v Football Association‚ Lord Denning referred to public policy as an ‘unruly horse’‚ due to its broad character and its subjectivity to
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Effects of a Breach of Contract There are various types of contract with in the world of law such as civil law which deals with relations between individual citizens where as private law focuses on the relations between ordinary people on a day to day basis‚ both types of law include the law of contract. A contract is an agreement that is legally enforceable and therefore can be settled within a court of law‚ however how can we distinguish between a contract and any other form of non-legally enforced
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Damages and Breach of Contract This paper aims to discuss and examine the case law‚ Wrotham Park Estate Co Ltd v Parkside Homes Ltd. and analyse the reasons why Brightman J in this case believe that there will be unjust if the nominal sum is awarded to the plaintiffs. The measure of damages (restitution interest/remedy(remedy Campbell‚restitution for breach of contract) and damages in lieu of injunction will also be explained. Furthermore‚ the relevant case laws will be included. Before considering
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The importance of the essential elements required for the formation of a valid contract-explain (P1.1) A contract will be enforceable if it can satisfy some basic conditions. These type conditions are known as elements of essential for a valid contract. Every legal contract satisfies these conditions. Without satisfying these conditions a contract can’t be acceptable. That’s why for the formation of a legal contract satisfying the essential elements is very important. The importance of the essential
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MERCANTILE LAW CA POOJA SHARMA PH NO: 09811599587 THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT‚ 1872 CHAPTER 1- NATURE OF CONTRACT The law of contract is that branch of law which determines the circumstances in which promise made by the parties to a contract shall be legally binding on them. All of us enter into a number of contracts everyday knowingly or unknowingly. Each contract creates some right and duties upon the contracting parties. Indian contract deals with the enforcement of these rights and duties upon
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Understanding the concept of contract is the important thing in answering this question.” A contract may be defined as an agreement between two or more parties that is intended to be legally binding”. This answer will highlight the main points to see the differences between an offer and an invitation to treat.” An offer may be defined as a statement of willingness to contract on specified terms made with the intention that‚ if accepted there will arise a binding contract”. On the other side‚ invitation
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Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Table of Contents Introduction 3 CONTRACT BEGINNINGS 3 MAJOR CONTRACT ELEMENTS 3 CONTRACT FORMATION 5 CONTRACT TERMS AND REMEDIES 6 CONTRACT EXEMPTION……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 NEGLIGENCE PRINCIPLES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….9 NEGLIGENCE DEFENCES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11 VICARIOUS LIABILITY 1 NEGLIGENCE REMEDIES 13 EMPLOYER LIABILITY‚ HEALTH
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CONTRACTS PROJECT ON NOVATION INDEX INTRODUCTION ………………………………………. 4 DEFINITION IN INDIAN CONTRACT ACT …… 5 ELEMENTS OF VALID NOVATION …………….. 5 KINDS OF NOVATION ……………………………… 5 CHANGE OF PARTIES ………………………………. 6 SUBSTITUTION OF NEW AGREEMENT …….. 7 NOVATION AGREEMENT IN BUSINESS ……. 8 MATERIAL ALTERATIONS ……………………….. 10 ASSIGNMENT VS NOVATION UNDER ENGLISH LAW…………………………………………................ 11 STATUTORY SUBSTITUTION OF
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