Contract Law
It makes sense to see a lawyer first before you see a lawyer i.e. for Business Agreements / Review your contract.
Case law
Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Co, 1893
Mrs. Carlill sued the manufacturer of the carbolic smoke ball / a device for preventing colds and flu / which had promised a reward of £100 for anyone catching flu following the use of its
product but then refused to payout.
The court decision was that this promise, together with Mrs. Carlill’s use of the product as per
the guidelines amounted to a legally binding contract and she was entitled to the reward.
The case explores modern-day contracts, such as offer and acceptance i. e. before we can make
legally enforceable agreements between each other.
Mrs. Carlill was married to a solicitor.