Exam scaffold notes Contract B

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Scaffold to apply to problem question scenario in exam. Content: 1. Express terms (contract construction) • Part A: Signature / Notice / Prior dealings: whether X is bound despite not reading; incorporation by signature/notice/course of dealing; onerous terms notice; e-transactions note. • Part B: Pre-contractual (verbal) statements: whether statements are terms (puff/representation/promissory) and then whether they’re admissible given the written contract (parol evidence rule, entire agreement clause, collateral contract). • Part C: Extrinsic evidence for interpretation: using external evidence to interpret ambiguous express terms (not to vary clear terms). • Part D: Exclusion clause: whether an exclusion clause is incorporated and enforceable (incl. contra proferentem, ACL references). 2. Implied terms: terms implied in fact (BP Refinery test), in law, by custom, or by statute (ACL). 3. Can contract be invalidated? (vitiating factors / statutory misconduct) • Misrepresentation (common law) + remedy focus on rescission/damages. • Abuse of power: duress, undue influence, unconscionable dealing. • Mistake: mutual/unilateral/common/mistake of law. • Statutory pathways (ACL / Contracts Review Act NSW / unfair terms) for trade/commerce scenarios. 4. Frustration: when an unforeseen event makes performance radically different/impossible; categories and consequences. 5. Discharge of contract: breach classification (condition/intermediate/warranty), repudiation, anticipatory breach, substantial performance; when termination is available. 6. Remedies (for valid contract breach): expectation/reliance/rectification/consequential loss, liquidated damages, exclusion clauses, debt/quantum meruit, specific performance/injunction. 7. Rescission (when vitiating factor applies): distinction from termination; bars to rescission.