Question

What was the result in the Lucy v. Zehmer case (referenced in the textbook) involving whether allegations of joking regarding the sale of land prevented the formation of a contract

Answer 1

Answer:

The Supreme Court ruled in favour of the Complainants, enforcing the contract.

Explanation:

The Lucy Vs Zehmer case was one of decision on if a contract was binding or not on the basis of the undisclosed intentions of the parties involved in the contract. Zehmer alleged that he had jokingly sold and transferred title to Lucy while drunk. However the court ruled that contract for the sale of land to Lucy was valid on the basis that the secret intentions of Zehmer was not known or disclosed in the sale of the land and only his actions count for the contract to be binding.