What is the ratio in Brogden v Metropolitan Railway?

A contract can be formed through conduct when both parties act upon proposed terms, even without express acceptance or formal execution of documents.

What did the court decide in Brogden v Metropolitan Railway?

The House of Lords decided that a valid contract existed based on both parties' conduct in performing the agreement's terms, despite no formal execution.

Why is Brogden v Metropolitan Railway important for contract law?

It established that acceptance can be implied from conduct and clarified how commercial relationships can become contractually binding through performance rather than formality.

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