The new Court of Appeal decision in MWB Business Exchange Centres Ltd v Rock Advertising Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 553 looks like it joins the canon of Foakes v Beer, Pinnel’s Case, Williams v Roffey, Re Selectmove in relation to consideration for variations, practical benefit etc.  Cases I have misty-eyed memories of from days of teaching contract and haven’t touched since I went into practice.  I haven’t had a chance to consider it but thought I should warn you all, in case anyone is still teaching exam revision sessions etc. (It also confirms the law on varying contracts you’ve agreed can’t be varied, i.e. that parties can untie their hands after tying them.)

 

 

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