Business Law

public policy interest to ensure fairness and to protect the vulnerable

lack of real or meaningful consent

duress & undue influence

promissory estoppel = equitable/fair 8.48

factual consideration = not obtained by duress/fraud 8.36

Universe Sentinel

Pao On v Lau Yiu Long (1980)

• was there any protest?
• was there any alternative?
• was there independent advise?
• were steps taken to avoid it?
• was there time and distance to think?
• was there objectively (reasonableness test) a coercive effect on the alleged victim?

Sharon Global Solutions
v
LG Int'l
(2001)

Man Financial - discuss


SMILE - discuss

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