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Conflict of Laws · Unit 4

Conflict of Laws exam question: Write a note on the effect

The question (6 marks)

Write a note on the effect of illegality on a contract in the conflict of laws. (6 marks)

MU Module IV, illegality of contract; pack ch. 04 §3.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 4 · Applicable Law — Contracts and Commercial Matters of Conflict of Laws.

Authorities you will need

  • Ralli Brothers
  • NTPC v. Singer Company
  • Vita Food Products Inc. v. Unus Shipping Co. Ltd.

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.