Contract Law guides

A Simple Guide to the Consumer Protection Act for School Children

Introduction Hey kids! Have you ever bought something that didn’t work the way you expected? Maybe a toy that broke...

A contract in Jamaican contract law is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual rights...

In Jamaican contract law, the mental capacity of the parties involved is a crucial factor in determining the validity of...

In real estate, “procuring cause” means the actions that lead directly to the sale of a property. It’s important because...

In real estate law, minors (referred to as “infants”) are granted specific protections due to their limited legal capacity. This...

A Power of Attorney for Property in Jamaica allows one person (the “Principal”) to authorize another individual (the “Agent” or...

In Jamaica’s real estate world, when someone is trying to prove negligence, they need to go through four steps: duty of...

Definition of a Contract A contract is a legally binding agreement between two or more parties that creates rights and obligations. It is...

What is a Tort? A tort is when someone does something wrong that hurts another person or causes them to lose money....

In the realm of real estate transactions in Jamaica, both Notary Publics and Justices of the Peace (JPs) play important...