"In the context of formation of a valid contract, it is essential that parties intend to create legal relations, the absence of which may render the contract invalid."

Explain the above statement in the light of the decision of the NSW Court of Appeal in Ashton v Pratt [2015] NSWCA12 and critically discuss the fairness in the decision.

https://www.streeterlawfirm.com.au/verbal-contracts-are-open-to-dispute/