What is the ratio in Walford v Miles?

Agreements to negotiate in good faith are unenforceable in English law because they lack certainty and are repugnant to the adversarial nature of negotiations.

What did the court decide in Walford v Miles?

The House of Lords held that the agreement to negotiate in good faith was unenforceable, though negative lock-out agreements for specified periods might be valid.

Why is Walford v Miles important for contract law?

It establishes English law's distinctive rejection of good faith duties in negotiations and clarifies the limits of enforceability for preliminary agreements.

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