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Main purpose rule

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  • This topic has 5 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 8 years ago by AvatarMikeLittle.
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  • December 17, 2017 at 5:21 pm #423845
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    1) Sir in exclusion clause, under interpretation control, what is the main purpose rule? Can you please explain?

    2) Also please explain “possible to exclude liability for fundamental breach.”

    December 17, 2017 at 7:02 pm #423852
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    The “main purpose” rule is the rule that says that a Court must look for the … main purpose of the clause within the statute

    What was it that decided the legislature to pass this piece of legislation … why was it deemed necessary?

    OK with that?

    “please explain “possible to exclude liability for fundamental breach.””

    What can I say? It is possible in some (restricted) circumstances to exclude liability for fundamental breach. That says it all!

    ???

    December 17, 2017 at 7:35 pm #423854
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    1)Sir, an exclusion clause that affects the main purpose of contract is enforceable or not?
    2) Can an exclusion clause excludes liability for the fundamental breach?

    December 17, 2017 at 7:37 pm #423855
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    But Sir why only in some restricted circumstances? Why not in all circumstances if the clause is properly drafted?

    December 18, 2017 at 5:44 am #423889
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    “1)Sir, an exclusion clause that affects the main purpose of contract is enforceable or not?
    2) Can an exclusion clause excludes liability for the fundamental breach?”

    1) Yes, in some circumstances

    2) Yes, I’ve already told you this

    December 18, 2017 at 5:45 am #423890
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    “But Sir why only in some restricted circumstances? Why not in all circumstances if the clause is properly drafted?”

    Because it would not always be fair to enforce such an exclusion clause … for example if there is inequality of bargaining power

    OK?

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