Subjects:

Contract Law

Contents:

1 Introduction to the law of contract

I Formation

2 Agreement

3 Agreement problems

4 Enforceability criteria

II Content, interpretation, performance, and discharge

5 Content of the contract and principles of interpretation

6 Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms

7 Discharge by performance, agreement, and breach

8 Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility

III Methods of policing the making of the contract

9 Non-agreement mistake

10 Misrepresentation

11 Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains

12 Illegality

IV Enforcement of contractual obligations

13 Damages for breach of contract

14 Remedies providing for specific relief

V Who can enforce the contract?

15 Third party rights and the doctrine of privity of contract

16 Assignment and agency

This is a new edition of the established Textbook on Contract Law by Professor Jill Poole. Designed specifically for undergraduates new to the subject, this text offers an accessible, informative, and engaging account of the modern law of contract. This eighth edition provides comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of key topics. The text opens with an overview of the key theories and issues surrounding contract law which places the subject in its wider context, then goes onto a detailed treatment of all key topics.

Other features of the book include chapter summaries that draw key themes and issues together, selected further reading lists, and useful web links to guide students towards the most relevant and up-to-date resources available.

• Provides a straightforward, comprehensive, and accessible introduction to Contract Law
• Covers key contemporary topics, such as E-contracts and the impact of the Human Rights Act, to keep the student up to date with the latest developments
• Each chapter includes a chapter summary, a guide to further reading, and web links, taking the reader further into the topic
• The companion web site provides a testbank, essential updating, sample questions, suggestions for further reading, web links, and guidance on successful exam technique, enabling students to keep up to date on an ongoing basis, and providing additional resources for study and revision