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Which of the following case laws became well-known as an illustration of the principle of 'intention to…

In Balfour v. Balfour (1919) 2 KB 571, the Court of Appeal held that a domestic arrangement between a husband and wife living in amity regarding a monthly maintenance…

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Which of the following case laws became well-known as an illustration of the principle of 'intention to create legal obligation' ?

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In Balfour v. Balfour (1919) 2 KB 571, the Court of Appeal held that a domestic arrangement between a husband and wife living in amity regarding a monthly maintenance allowance was not an enforceable contract because the parties did not intend to create a legally binding obligation.

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