Aspects of English law of contract

Autori

• Katharina Wöhlermann

Parametri

• Scienze sociali
• Schriftenreihe Studien zur Rechtswissenschaft

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This thesis focuses on the law concerning contracts made between spouses in an attempt to provide for their future after a breakdown of their marriage. This is described against the historical evolution of the permitted limits to which they could lawfully arrange matters as to principal (i. e. separation/divorce) and ancillary relief. As to the latter the three options which are open to divorcing spouses are either: The previous (supervisory) role of the court in such proceedings will be outlined and compared to the present position - in this context, the „information principle“ is of major importance. The doctrine of collusion is interpreted as a judicial sanction to ensure that the parties would keep to certain bargaining standards and that the court is provided with the required information.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 1998