ABC 2310 CONTRACT LAW PRESENTATION
Topic 1: Third Party Rights and Doctrine of Privity
1. Introduction
Contract law governs agreements between parties and ensures enforceability
of obligations. A key principle is the doctrine of privity, which determines
who can enforce a contract.
This presentation will cover:
• The doctrine of privity
• Third party rights
• Exceptions to privity
• Application in Kenya
• Remedies for breach
2. Doctrine of Privity of Contract
Definition
The doctrine of privity states that:
Only parties to a contract can sue or be sued on it.
This means a third party, even if they benefit, cannot enforce the contract.
Key Cases Explained with Context
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Tweddle v Atkinson
Facts (What happened?)
