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Law of Contract

Roman-Dutch backbone, consensus, capacity, formalities, performance, breach, remedies.

Dominant casebooks

  • Hutchison & Pretorius · The Law of Contract in South Africa
  • Christie · The Law of Contract in South Africa

Landmark cases

  • Barkhuizen v Napier 2007 (5) SA 323 (CC)

    Constitutional review of contractual time-bar clauses.

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Curated case briefs

Beadica 231 CC v Trustees, Oregon Trust
2020 (5) SA 247 (CC)
Everfresh Market Virginia v Shoprite Checkers
2012 (1) SA 256 (CC)
Barkhuizen v Napier
2007 (5) SA 323 (CC)