How do you determine if a term is a condition or innominate term?

Courts look at: express labelling as 'condition' (persuasive but not conclusive), commercial context, parties' intention, and consequences of various breaches. Mercantile contracts (e.g. shipment date terms) are more readily classified as conditions.

What is the practical importance of the innominate term category?

For innominate terms, the innocent party can terminate only if the breach goes to the root of the contract (i.e. deprives them of substantially the whole benefit). Minor breaches of innominate terms give damages only, preventing opportunistic termination.

Condition vs Warranty vs Innominate Term Hierarchy Calculator

Classify a contract term as condition (breach entitles termination), warranty (damages only), or innominate term (consequences depend on breach seriousness) under English contract law. Based on HK Fir Shipping principles.

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Note: Interpret the condition/warranty/innominate result against the thresholds and context described above.

How to Use

Enter the HK Fir Shipping principles for the scenario you are assessing. Classify a contract term as condition (breach entitles termination), warranty (damages only), or innominate term (consequences depend on breach seriousness) under English contract law. Based on HK Fir Shipping principles. Use the condition/warranty/innominate result to inform your calculation.