SEMINAR Introduction Unconscionablity Unconscionability is a doctrine in contract law that describes terms that are so extremely unjust, or moreover one-sided in favor of the party who has the superior bargaining power, that they are contrary to good conscience. Thus, it is determined by examining the circumstances of the parties when the contract was made, such as their bargaining power, age, and mental capacity. Other issues might include lack of choice, superior knowledge, and other obligations
Introduction The doctrine of consideration defines one of the essential elements required for contractual liability in the common law. The redefinition of such a principal criterion inevitably results in transformation in the reaches of contract law. Williams v Roffey Brothers and Nicholls (Contractors) Ltd advocates for such a shift in the boundaries of contractual liability, and thus initiates controversies regarding its desirability. The Roffey case, in essence, extends the limits of contractual