Court of Appeal of England and Wales

Balfour v. Balfour

[1919] 2 KB 571

Decision date
1919
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Case summary

Intention to create legal relations is an essential element of a valid contract; domestic and social arrangements do not give rise to contracts.

Principle

Intention to create legal relations is an essential element of a valid contract; domestic and social arrangements do not give rise to contracts.

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