Subjects:

Australia, Other Jurisdictions

Contents:

Part I: Introduction

1 Introduction

2 Role of Good Faith

Part II: Agreement

3 Formation of Contract

4 Uncertain and Incomplete Promises

5 Conditional Promises

6 Promises Supported by Consideration

7 Promises Supported by Estoppel

8 Promises Intended to Create Legal Relations

9 Promises Requiring Written Evidence

Part III: Terms of the Contract

10 Express Terms

11 Implied Terms

12 Construction Principles 13 Classification of Terms

14 Exclusion Clauses

Part IV: Parties to the Contract

15 Capacity

16 Privity of Contract and Plurality of Parties

17 Assignment of Contractual Rights

Part V: Vitiating Factors

18 Contracts Induced by Misleading Conduct

19 Misleading Conduct Under Statute

20 Contractual Mistake

21 Documents Mistakenly Signed

22 Duress

23 Undue Influence

24 Unconscionable Conduct

Part VI: Illegality

25 Illegal Contracts

26 Contracts in Restraint of Trade

27 The Effects of Illegality

Part VII: Performance and Breach

28 Performance of the Contract

29 Breach of Contract

Part VIII: Termination for Breach

30 Termination for Breach

31 Restrictions on Termination for Breach

32 Consequences of Termination for Breach

Part IX: Termination by Frustration

33 Termination by Frustration

34 Consequences of Frustration

Part X: Remedies

35 General Principles of Contract Damages

36 Particular Issues in Contract Damages

37 Recovery of Sums Fixed by the Contract

38 Restitution

39 Specific Performance

40 Injunction

In its fifth edition and 21st year Contract Law in Australia continues to be the most authoritative Australian resource available for students studying contract and for practitioners who need to keep abreast of the latest thinking in the area. In keeping with developments in education and practice, this edition has been extensively redesigned to promote ease of use and navigation.

Important Features:-

• Up-to-date clear explanation of contract law
• Incorporation of all recent cases and legislative developments
• 40 concise chapters
• New, clearer layout and design
• New chapter on Good Faith
• New chapter on Assignment of Contractual Rights