CASELIST

1. Scammell and Nephew v Ouston (1941): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the identification of the subject matter in a contract. The subject
matter of the contract must be clearly defined and identifiable.
2. Nicolene Ltd v Simmonds (1953): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the identification of the parties in a contract. The parties to the
contract must be clearly identified.
3. Hillas & Co Ltd v Arcos Ltd (1932): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the definition of the terms of a contract. The terms of the
contract must be clear and unambiguous.
4. May & Butcher Ltd v The King (1934): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the obligations of the parties in a contract. The obligations of
the parties must be clear and unambiguous.
5. Scammell and Nephew v Ouston (1941): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the consideration in a contract. The consideration in a contract
must be clear and unambiguous.
6. Anderson Ltd v Daniel (1924): This case established the requirement for certainty in
terms of the duration of a contract. The duration of the contract must be clear and
unambiguous.
7. British Steel Corporation v Cleveland Bridge and Engineering Co Ltd (1984): This
case established the requirement for certainty in terms of the price in a contract.
The price in a contract must be clear and unambiguous.
8. Walford v Miles (1992): This case established the requirement for certainty in terms
of the intention to create legal relations. The parties to a contract must have a clear
intention to create legal relations.
9. Foley v Classique Coaches Ltd (1934): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the terms of a contract being sufficiently certain to be capable
of being performed.
10. Blackpool and Fylde Aero Club v Blackpool Borough Council (1990): This case
established the requirement for certainty in terms of the terms of a contract being
sufficiently certain to enable the court to enforce them.
11. Scammell and Nephew v Ouston (1941): This case established the requirement
for certainty in terms of the subject matter of a contract being sufficiently certain to
enable the court to enforce the contract.

12. Hillas & Co Ltd v Arcos Ltd (1932): This case established the requirement for
certainty in terms of the terms of a contract being sufficiently certain to enable the
court to give effect to the intention of the parties.