Abstract
This dissertation will provide analysis into the question of whether, and if so in what kinds of situations, a contract entered into as a compelled result of a defendant’s lawful action or threat of carrying out a lawful action should constitute illegitimate pressure such that a key requirement for rendering the contract voidable is satisfied. Specifically, this dissertation will—
(a) analyse and critique Lord Hodge’s lead judgment in Times Travel;
(b) analyse and critique Lord Burrows’ concurring judgment in Times Travel;
(c) analyse the New Zealand Court of Appeal’s approach taken in Dold v Murphy; and
(d) recommend a course of action for New Zealand to take in light of Times Travel for the future.