A2 LAW OF CONTRACT
DURESS EXTENSION TASK:
"R" v. Her Majesty's Attorney-General for England and Wales (New Zealand) [2003] UKPC 22
Look up the above case in a textbook and make notes on it. For more depth, read the
judgment of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council by clicking on the link above. You
will need to read the judgment to answer some of these questions.
Now – answer the following questions, on a
separate piece of paper.
1. In which Court was this case heard?
2. Write a BRIEF summary of the facts of
the case – no more than three paragraphs!
3. What was the contract between R and the Ministry of Defence about?
4. What was “R”’s evidence that he had been subject to duress when he entered into
the contract with the Ministry of Defence?
5. What did the Privy Council decide about this, and why?
6. Who gave the dissenting judgment in this case, and what was his basic disagreement
with the other Judges?
7. Do you think that this was the correct decision? Give reasons for your answer.
8. What problem(s) with the law on duress does this case illustrate?