Subjects:

Contract Law, External LLB Titles

Contents:

1. Introduction

I. FORMATION

2. Agreement: objective or subjective?

3. Offer and acceptance

4. Uncertain and incomplete agreements

5. Consideration and promissory estoppel

6. Formalities

7. Intention to create legal relations

II. TERMS

8. The terms of the contract

9. Incorporation of terms

10. Implied terms

11. The interpretation of contracts

12. Boilerplate clauses

13. Exclusion clauses

14. Unfair terms in consumer contracts regulations 1999

15. Good faith

III. SETTING THE CONTRACT ASIDE

16. Mistake

17. Misrepresentation

18. Duress

19. Undue influence

20. Unconscionability and inequality of bargaining power

21. Incapacity

22. Illegality and public policy

23. Frustration and force majeure

IV. REMEDIES FOR BREACH

24. Breach of contract

25. Damages

26. Specific performance

V. THIRD PARTY RIGHTS

27. Third Parties

This is a new account of the modern law of contract by one of the leading authorities in this field of law. Through this fresh approach to the subject, students will obtain a firm understanding of the central doctrines and the controversies associated with them. Presenting a unique balance of 1/3 text to 2/3 cases and materials, the book can be used both as a stand alone text or as a companion volume to a short introductory textbook.

Comprehensive coverage is presented in a logical structure that maps closely onto courses and stimulating commentary is delivered through detailed introductions, extract notes and extensive comments within each chapter. Extended extracts illustrate points clearly and promote the essential skills of case-reading, encouraging more detailed analysis of salient points, while analysis of key academic commentaries on issues of controversy, contract clauses etc is also included to provide a well-rounded discussion.

Extracts from materials such as the Principles of European Contract Law and the UNIDROIT Principles for International Commercial Contracts are incorporated throughout to provide a useful point of comparison with English Law - encouraging critical reflection upon the state of the English system and illustrating how the law of contract is regarded in other jurisdictions. Specimen clauses are also cited to demonstrate some of the practical problems that confront both businessmen and lawyers, offering students working examples of complex issues.

Questions are placed at key points throughout the text to encourage further consideration and reflection of complex or controversial issues, while extensive referencing promotes further research. Written in a familiar and engaging style, this book offers a thought-provoking and well-balanced argument aimed squarely at undergraduates.

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