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This case deals with the intention to create legal relations in contract law. Mr. Balfour and Mrs. Balfour were a married couple who lived in Sri Lanka (then Ceylon). In 1916, they went to England on leave. However, due to Mrs. Balfour’s health issues, she remained in England while Mr. Balfour returned to Sri Lanka. […]

This case deals with communication and acceptance of an offer in contract law. Gauri Dutt, a businessman, sent his servant, Lalman Shukla, to search for his missing nephew. After Lalman had already left to search, Gauri Dutt announced a reward for anyone who found and brought back the missing boy. Lalman eventually found and returned

This case deals with the competency of minors in contract law under Indian law. Dharmodas Ghose, a minor (below 18 years old), took a loan of ₹20,000 from Brahmo Dutt, a moneylender, by mortgaging his property. At the time of the transaction, the attorney of Brahmo Dutt was aware that Dharmodas Ghose was a minor.

Carbolic Smoke Ball Co. was a company that manufactured and sold a product called the “Carbolic Smoke Ball,” which was claimed to prevent influenza and other diseases. The company published an advertisement stating that they would pay £100 to anyone who used the smoke ball as directed and still contracted influenza. The advertisement also stated