1. Foundation Law 2013/14
Seminar 16
Introduction to Equity
Reading List:
Glanville Williams: Learning the Law, 15th
edition, pages 21-24 (“Common Law & Equity”)
Cases:
• Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd (1947)
• Combe v Combe (1951)
Consolidation Questions for Seminar 16:
1. Phil enters into a contract with Liz to build her garage for £10,000.
Under the terms of the contract, the work will be finished by 31st
March 2013. Furthermore,
the terms of the contract expressly state that unless affected by frustration, if the work is
delayed for any other reason, £100 per day will be deducted.
Unfortunately, the work is delayed by two days because Phil takes extended lunch and tea
breaks and as a result, he is unable to complete the work as scheduled.
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Learning Outcomes:
 Understand what equity is and how it interacts with the common law;
 Describe and explain the nature of equitable remedies and the circumstances under which they can
be sought;
 Explain what the doctrine of promissory estoppel is and the principle that estoppel is a “shield and
not a sword”;
 Outline the facts and judgement of Central London Property Trust Ltd v High Trees House Ltd
(1947);
 Apply legal principles to given facts and demonstrate criticality & analysis when answering fact
based questions; and
 Analyse case law and be able to apply case law in a persuasive manner to hypothetical case studies.

2. Foundation Law 2013/14
a) Does Liz have the right to deduct £200?
b) What will be the effect of estoppel on the exercise of the claimant’s rights?
2. What is frustration? Give an example of a frustrating event.
3. If estoppel is not supported by consideration, why does it still make the agreement legally
enforceable? Explain your answer by reference to relevant case law.
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