Types of term

• What is a condition?

  A term so important that a failure to perform it would destroy the purpose of the contract.

  • contract can be repudiated
• Condition case

  Poussard v Spiers and Pond (actress who didnt turn up for performance)
• What is a warranty?

  A minor term, can only claim damages
• Warranty case

  Bettini v Gye (singer who didnt turn up for rehearsals)
• What is an innominate term?

  Where is not clear whether a term is a condition or warranty.

  • which one it is classed as depends on the consequences
• Innominate terms case

  Hong Kong Fir Shipping v Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha