Common mistake: theoretical justification and remedial inflexibility

Adrian Chandler, James Devenney, Jill Poole

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Abstract

Discusses the implications for the doctrine of common mistake of the Court of Appeal ruling in Great Peace Shipping Ltd v Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd on whether a contract for the hire of a ship was void on the ground of common mistake regarding the position of the ship. Reviews the origins of the doctrine of common mistake and the relationship between the doctrine and the implication of terms. Considers the determination of impossibility. Examines the role of equity in common mistake and remedial equitable intervention.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)34-58
Number of pages25
JournalJournal of Business Law
Volume1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2004

Keywords

  • common mistake
  • Court of Appeal ruling
  • Great Peace Shipping Ltd v Tsavliris Salvage (International) Ltd
  • contract for the hire
  • ship
  • position
  • equity in common mistake
  • remedial equitable intervention
  • contracts
  • law
  • legal remedies

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