Topic 4

Intention and Consideration

(a) You and your friends form the Sunway Photographic Society in order to pursue your hobby of photography. You need to find a place where you can hold meetings. Luckily one of the group's fathers lets you use his garage (on his residential property) for 6 months provided you pay him the sum of RM10 per month, and promise not to wreck the property. Is this a legally binding agreement?

(b) You decide to organise a raffle to raise money. Is it possible to take steps to ensure that there is no legally binding agreement between the Sunway Photographic Society and the contestants? Provide an example of what you would do.

(c)Shum fell into a polluted river and was struggling, yelling for help.Chan was nearby and jumped into the river to save Shum.After the rescue, Shum promised to pay Chan RM1,000 to thank Chan for saving his life.

(i)Can Chan enforce payment against Shum if he did not pay?

(ii)Would your answer be different if Chan was a police constable?