Merritt v Merritt

Merritt v Merritt (1970) is a significant case in contract law concerning the enforceability of agreements. In this case, a couple who had separated made an agreement about the division of their property, which included a payment for one party to stay in the home. The court ruled that this agreement was valid and enforceable, even though it was not formally written. The decision highlighted the importance of intentions in agreements, especially when the parties are not living together, establishing that informal agreements can hold legal weight if clear intent and terms are present.