Topic_3.1.4_Express_Terms_-_Signature

Incorporation by Signature

The process of including written terms in a contract through the act of signing a document, indicating consent to its contents.

Lestrange v Graucob

A key case that establishes the signature rule, whereby a person is bound by a contractual document signed regardless of whether they read it.

Signature Rule

The legal principle that signing a document signifies consent to its contractual terms, even if the signer has not read the document.

Boilerplate Clause

Standardized text included in a contract that generally addresses common terms and conditions, often without negotiation.

Vitiating Factor

A legal reason that can void or invalidate a contract or terms within it, such as misrepresentation or fraud.

Misrepresentation

A false statement that induces someone to enter a contract, potentially allowing them to rescind the contract.

Equitable Relief

A legal remedy that allows a party to obtain a court order enforcing rights or compensating loss when monetary damages are insufficient.

Non Est Factum

(translation - It is Not my Deed)A legal doctrine allowing a signer to void a contract if they did not understand the document's nature or contents at the time of signing.

Agent

A person authorized to act on behalf of another person or entity in a legal or business matter.

Incorporation by Notice

The process of including terms in a contract through adequate notice rather than signature, often requiring the other party to be aware of unusual terms before agreeing.