Notes to read before reading the case of Thorntorn

Front

When Thorntorn entered into the parking building, what did the sign state?

Back

The sign stated that if a driver were to park his car within the parking building, then he would need to pay a fees, and that any cars parked would be at the owners own discretion.

Front

What did the terms on the ticket state?

Back

The terms on the ticket stated that the driver would have to pay his parking fees after leaving the parking building, not before entering onto it! Another term on the ticket stated that 'the delivery of the ticket was conditional upon the terms withing the building, which excluded the parking companies liability.

Front

According to lord denning, when was the contract formed between the parties?

Back

When the ticket machine presented the ticket to Mr Thornton to take.

Front

According to Lord Denning what is one caveat with having a machine be the offeror?

Back

Because a reasonable man cannot negotiate with a machine, any terms presented after the contract has been formed shall not bind a customer.