What is the ratio in Chapelton v Barry UDC?

Exclusion clauses cannot be incorporated into a contract through tickets issued after payment, as reasonable notice must be given before or at the time of contracting.

What did the court decide in Chapelton v Barry UDC?

The Court of Appeal held that the exclusion clause was not incorporated as the ticket was merely a receipt issued after contract formation.

Why is Chapelton v Barry UDC important for contract law?

It establishes the crucial timing requirement for incorporation of terms and demonstrates that exclusion clauses cannot be introduced retrospectively.

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