I'm not sure what the 'cases' were supposed to be about, but it is
well known that 'consent' does not necessarily mean that 'agreements'
were made on the basis of free negotiation - whether that is in
employment, divorce settlements, or a wide range of contracts. For
example I object to the high increases in electricity costs, but with
a cartel of companies conspiring to take turns at increasing "market
prices", I am left with little choice if I wish to light my home. If I
want a job, I have to accept that National's high unemployment policy
has led to employers knowing that they can impose terms at will. For
most employees or contractors, rates of pay are a question of either
accepting the rate advised by the employer or leaving employment.
Taht situation does ot owever always apply - if you are selling a home
for example estate agents are no longer able to insist on their scale
fees - many are sold with lower negotiated fees. So what was the
question again, Allistar?