Law A-Level
Freedom of Contract
What Freedom of Contract means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Freedom of Contract
Examines the laissez-faire principle that parties are the best judges of their own interests, necessitating minimal judicial interference in the substance of bargains unless vitiating factors are present.
Topics that use Freedom of Contract
- Law of contract (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Equitable Discretion
- Equitable Mitigation of Hardship
- Implied Term
- Limitation of Liability
- Objective Theory of Agreement
- Repeat Performance
- Risk Allocation and Frustration
- Sanctity of Contract
Using Freedom of Contract in the exam
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