Contract Law—Intention to Create Legal Relations
 
This focused guide explains one of the most frequently misunderstood areas of contract law: intention to create legal relations. It is designed for UK LLB, GDL, and SQE students who lose marks not because they lack knowledge, but because they assume intention rather than analyzing it.
 
The book sets out the black-letter principles governing intention, including the distinction between domestic and commercial agreements, rebuttable presumptions, express exclusion clauses, and the objective test applied by the courts. Leading cases are distilled into clear, exam-relevant holdings, enabling students to apply authority with precision and confidence.
 
Rather than narrative discussion, this guide provides structured analytical tools, including flowcharts and checklists, that mirror judicial reasoning and show exactly how intention should be addressed in problem and essay questions. These frameworks help students identify the correct presumption, assess rebuttal evidence, and reach a supported conclusion under exam conditions.
 
Part 3 of the Black Letter Law Series, of Contract Law, this book is built around common examiner-identified weaknesses and equips students with a repeatable method for high-scoring answers. Each section can be used independently, making it ideal for targeted revision and last-minute consolidation.

This Short Note forms part of the Black Letter Law Series—Contract, which comprises of the following:

1. Offer and Acceptance—Contract Formation
2. Consideration
3. Intention To Create Legal Relations
4. Mistake, Misrepresentation, Terms & Exclusion Clauses
5. Breach & Remedies

The Black Letter Law Series also covers other aspects of law, including European Union Law.