Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Formation — Courts Will Uphold Bargains Where Intention Is Ascertainable

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Courts favour upholding commercial bargains where the parties' intention is ascertainable. Commercial agreements may be crudely drafted but remain enforceable. The principle applies to contract law and interpretation. The rule discourages technical avoidance of valid contracts. Courts construe documents fairly and broadly, not astutely seeking…

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