What is the ratio in The Moorcock?

Terms will be implied into contracts if necessary to give business efficacy and represent what both parties would have agreed based on presumed common intention.

What did the court decide in The Moorcock?

The Court of Appeal implied a term that the berth would be safe for the vessel and held the defendants liable for damage caused by the unsafe mooring.

Why is The Moorcock important for contract law?

It established the foundational 'business efficacy' test for implied terms, which remains central to how courts determine when to fill gaps in contractual provisions.

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