\documentclass[10pt,a4paper]{article} % Packages \usepackage{fancyhdr} % For header and footer \usepackage{multicol} % Allows multicols in tables \usepackage{tabularx} % Intelligent column widths \usepackage{tabulary} % Used in header and footer \usepackage{hhline} % Border under tables \usepackage{graphicx} % For images \usepackage{xcolor} % For hex colours %\usepackage[utf8x]{inputenc} % For unicode character support \usepackage[T1]{fontenc} % Without this we get weird character replacements \usepackage{colortbl} % For coloured tables \usepackage{setspace} % For line height \usepackage{lastpage} % Needed for total page number \usepackage{seqsplit} % Splits long words. %\usepackage{opensans} % Can't make this work so far. Shame. 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Switch to any value % from this page to resize cheat sheet text: % www.emerson.emory.edu/services/latex/latex_169.html \footnotesize % Small font. \begin{multicols*}{3} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{MISTAKE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Renders contract void} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Mistake about quality of goods does not render contract void.} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.28156 cm} x{1.64772 cm} x{1.64772 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{TYPE OF MISTAKE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Common Mistake: & Both parties have same \seqsplit{misapprehension} & E.g. At time of contracting, subject matter of contract isdestroyed \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Mutual Mistake: & Both parties mistaken about different things. \{\{nl\}\} Objective test - if contract would be inferred by words/conduct, it will still be binding & E.g. A offers to sell one thing while B offers to buy another \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 11) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Unilateral Mistake: & One party is mistaken and other party knows/is deemed to know & E.g. Mistaken belief as to nature of a document (even where signed)\{\{nl\}\} E.g. D's offer was not an accurate reflection of their true intention \tn % Row Count 27 (+ 11) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Unilateral Mistake of Identity: & Only void in precise circumstances & Seller must establish that identity rather than attributes was of vital importance \tn % Row Count 33 (+ 6) \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \vfill \columnbreak \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.28156 cm} x{1.64772 cm} x{1.64772 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{TYPE OF MISTAKE (cont)}} \tn % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Distance selling - presumed that seller intended to deal with persons named in \seqsplit{correspondence} if they are an identifiable third party & If the attributes of buyer influenced contract, can only be voidable for \seqsplit{misrepresentation} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 10) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PRIVITY}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{No person can sue or be sued on a contract unless they are party to it} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.12779 cm} x{1.12779 cm} x{1.12779 cm} p{0.79363 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{4}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVITY - CA 1999}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Contract (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 & Third party to a contract can enforce it in certain \seqsplit{circumstances} & Contract still cannot be enforced against third party & \seqsplit{Contract} can \seqsplit{exclude} this Act \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}----} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVITY - AGENCY}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Where principal is named, agent is authorised and consideration has moved from principal, principal is party to contract, not agent & E.g. Director signs lease on behalf of company, company is party to contract, not director \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVITY - ASSIGNMENT}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Where A contracts with B and B assigns contract rights to C, C may sue A on their promise to B & Permitted unless non-assignment clause or limitation clause restricts/excludes \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVITY - COLLATERAL}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{E.g. A employs B to paint house. Contract states A will specify paint to be used. C informs A their paint lasts 10 years so A instructs B to buy and use C's paint. Paint lasts only 1 year. A can sue C as A \& C have communicated and there was consideration in C's warranty of 10 years to A and A's instruction to B to buy the paint.} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO PRIVITY - TORT}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Where there is a duty of care owed to a third party, third party can sue in negligence (Donoghue v Stevenson)} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.54287 cm} x{3.43413 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{DISCHARGE BY PERFORMANCE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Expiry & Contract will expire when completed on its own terms \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Entire Obligations & Contractual obligations discharged by complete performance of obligations \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.3731 cm} x{1.60195 cm} x{1.60195 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{EXCEPTIONS TO ENTIRE OBLIGATIONS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Partial performance & Innocent party may accept partial performance & Performing party entitled to payment on quantum meruit basis \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Substantial performance & If lack of performance doesn't go to root of contract, it will be substantially performed & Performing party entitled to contract price subject to deduction to reflect 'cost' of remedy \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 7) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Divisible obligations & Where contract is clearly intended to be divided into parts, e.g. salary & Performing party entitled to payment for each part performed \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 6) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Wrongful prevention of performance & One party performs part of agreement but is prevented from completing by some fault of the other party & Performing party entitled to sue for damages for breach OR claim a quantum meruit \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{LIQUIDATED DAMAGES CLAUSE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Clause which stipulates certain sum payable on particular breach of contract: EITHER & A primary clause - part of the primary obligations furthering commercial objective of contract; OR \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & A secondary clause - obligation triggered by breach to compensate innocent party BUT does not impose disproportionate detriment to any legitimate interest of the innocent party in performing primary obligations \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 11) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Will NOT be a penalty if it protects a legitimate business interest and imposes a detriment which is not disproportionate to protect the legitimate interest} \tn % Row Count 20 (+ 4) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{Valid liquidated damages clause will be binding} \tn % Row Count 21 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.3731 cm} x{1.60195 cm} x{1.60195 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{DISCHARGE BY AGREEMENT}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Subsequent binding contract & Agreement that obligation will be released (accord) and consideration for the promise to release a party from obligations \seqsplit{(satisfaction)} required. & Discharges the former obligations \tn % Row Count 11 (+ 11) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Operation of a term in the contract & Condition precedent & Where contract is suspended until a condition is satisfied \tn % Row Count 16 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} & Condition subsequent & Where contract is terminated and outstanding obligations discharged in the event of a specific occurrence, e.g. by notice \tn % Row Count 25 (+ 9) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{DISCHARGE BY FRUSTRATION}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Events might occur after the formation of the contract which render performance radically different from agreed to at the time of contracting & Relieves parties from further obligations. Contract is brought to an end automatically: the parties have no choice in the matter \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Frustration: Common Purpose is Frustrated}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Common purpose for entering contract can no longer occur due to supervening event & E.g. renting out and agreeing to rent room for purpose of viewing a procession. If procession is cancelled, contract may be discharged by frustration \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Frustration: Performance is impossible}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Due to partial/total destruction of some object necessary to performance of contract & Due to destruction of asset not part of subject matter, but essential to performance \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 5) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Due to death/illness of one of the parties & Due to unavailability, e.g. in shipping \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Frustration: Performance is illegal}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A change in law or state intervention may render performance illegal} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{LIMITATIONS ON FRUSTRATION}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A frustrating event is not merely an increase in expense/onerousness} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A frustrating event is not something cause by the default of a party (i.e. self-induced)} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A frustrating event is not something which parties could have reasonably contemplated} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A frustrating event is not something provided for in the contract} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CONSEQUENCES OF FRUSTRATION}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{All future obligations automatically discharged by common law} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Money paid before frustrating event can be recovered} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Money that should have been paid no longer needs to be paid} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Expenses incurred by payee can be recovered: \{\{nl\}\} - Expenses must be directly related to performance of contract to be recoverable \{\{nl\}\} - Amount recoverable capped and cannot exceed: \{\{nl\}\} 1. Actual expenses incurred; AND \{\{nl\}\} 2. Amount paid/payable prior to frustrating event} \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.19002 cm} x{1.69349 cm} x{1.69349 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{3}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PARTICULAR TYPES OF LOSS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Mental distress & Damages not awarded in relation to distress, anguish or annoyance caused by breach & Damages awarded where major/whole object of contract was to provide pleasure, relaxation and peace of mind \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 8) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Loss of \seqsplit{reputation} & Damages not awarded & Limited exception where contract adversely affects future prospects if contract contained \seqsplit{implied/express} term not to (very rare) \tn % Row Count 18 (+ 10) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Loss of chance & Damages not awarded if too speculative (instead, expectation interest) & Recoverable if lost chance is quantifiable in monetary terms and there was a real and substantial chance \tn % Row Count 26 (+ 8) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} Damages on behalf of another & Damages not awarded on behalf of another/for losses suffered by another & Exceptions relating to privity \tn % Row Count 32 (+ 6) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}---} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{PENALTY CLAUSE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A liquidated damages clause which requires party to pay excessive sum such that it becomes penalty} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A secondary clause - imposes a disproportionate detriment to any legitimate interest of innocent party in performance of the primary obligation} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{1.74195 cm} x{3.23505 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CAUSATION}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} C must establish that: & (1) Breach by D objectively caused their loss(es) \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} & (2) D should be held responsible for loss(es) which have objectively been caused by D's breach \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{MITIGATION}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Injured party should take objectively reasonable steps to minimise the effect of breach} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{No obligation to mitigate but losses attributable to failure to mitigate are not recoverable} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{No duty to mitigation a claim for payment of debt/liquidated damages (amount is payable as contractual right, not as damages)} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{GUARANTEE}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A promise by X to ensure that Y carries out its obligations, or a promise to fulfil those obligations itself if Y does not} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 3) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{X's obligation is effectively defined by Y's obligation: so X cannot face any obligation that is greater than Y's obligation} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{INDEMNITY}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{A promise by X to reimburse Z in the event that they suffer a stated loss} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Primary obligation: X's obligation is legally independent of Y's obligation, although what X has to pay will be affected by what Y pays} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{E.g. Party X agrees to indemnify Party Z from any losses which arise from the failure to recover the sum loaned to Party Y} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.4885 cm} x{2.4885 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{REMEDIES FOR BREACH}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Compensate C for damage, loss or injury suffered as a result of D's breach & Specific performance, injunction, damages \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 4) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{x{2.09034 cm} x{2.88666 cm} } \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{2}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Breach Damages: Expectation Interest}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Cost of cure (most frequent): & Cost of substitute/remedial work required to put C in position they would have been in had contract been properly performed \{\{nl\}\} C must act reasonably \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 7) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} Diminution in value: & Calculated by reference to difference in value between performance received and performance promised \tn % Row Count 12 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} Loss of amenity: & Non-economic loss of pleasure \tn % Row Count 14 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}--} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Breach Damages: Reliance Interest}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Puts C back in position they would have been if not for the contract} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Recover expenses which have been incurred in preparing for, or in part performance of, contract, which have been rendered pointless by breach} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 3) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Can only recover wasted expenditure, not all expenditure} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Limited to reliance if expectation damages are highly speculative} \tn % Row Count 9 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Breach Damages: Restitution Interest}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{The interest C has in the restoration of benefits which D has acquired at C's expense} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Awarded in exceptional circumstances where other remedies are inadequate} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Breach Remedy: Specific Performance}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Requires D to carry out its obligations under a positive term of the contract} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{For this remedy, subject matter of contract must be unique/irreplaceable} \tn % Row Count 4 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be awarded if damages are an appropriate and adequate remedy} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be awarded where it would cause undue hardship on D} \tn % Row Count 8 (+ 2) % Row 4 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be awarded for breach of contracts of employment} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 2) % Row 5 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be awarded for breach of an obligation to perform a series of acts requiring constant supervision of court} \tn % Row Count 13 (+ 3) % Row 6 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be awarded for breach of a contract which is not binding on both parties} \tn % Row Count 15 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{Breach Remedy: Prohibitory Injunction}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Restrains a party from breaching a negative term} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Will not be granted if damages are an appropriate and adequate remedy} \tn % Row Count 3 (+ 2) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{May be limited to what is considered reasonable in all circumstances of the case} \tn % Row Count 5 (+ 2) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Only granted where 'just and convenient'} \tn % Row Count 6 (+ 1) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{REMEDIES UNDER CRA 2015}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Remedies for consumer when implied terms of contracts between businesses and consumers are breached} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CRA Remedies: Contracts for Goods}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/livjharrison_1692551824_Picture1.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CRA Remedies: Contracts for Services}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/livjharrison_1692551906_Picture3.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{CRA Remedies: Contracts for Digital Content}} \tn \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{p{5.377cm}}{\vspace{1px}\centerline{\includegraphics[width=5.1cm]{/web/www.cheatography.com/public/uploads/livjharrison_1692551872_Picture2.png}}} \tn \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{REMOTENESS}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Loss must be of a type ordinarily and naturally arising from breach to be recoverable} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 2) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{If loss is too unusual and far-reaching to satisfy the above, C must establish that D had sufficient actual knowledge of the particular and special circumstances to be aware of the risk to those losses} \tn % Row Count 7 (+ 5) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{(Losses must be a type arising naturally within the reasonable contemplation of both parties to be recoverable)} \tn % Row Count 10 (+ 3) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} \begin{tabularx}{5.377cm}{X} \SetRowColor{DarkBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{\bf\textcolor{white}{DISCHARGE BY BREACH}} \tn % Row 0 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Anticipatory Breach} \tn % Row Count 1 (+ 1) % Row 1 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{Repudiatory Breach} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 1) % Row 2 \SetRowColor{LightBackground} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 0) % Row 3 \SetRowColor{white} \mymulticolumn{1}{x{5.377cm}}{} \tn % Row Count 2 (+ 0) \hhline{>{\arrayrulecolor{DarkBackground}}-} \end{tabularx} \par\addvspace{1.3em} % That's all folks \end{multicols*} \end{document}