Subjects:

Contract Law

Contents:

Preface

Table of Cases

Table of statutes

PART I: THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT

1. The Evolution and Definition of the Modern Contract

2. The Fact of Agreement

3. Consideration

4. Intention to Create Legal Relations

5. Capacity

6. Formalities

PART II: THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT

7. The Terms of the Contract

8. Exemption Clauses

PART III: FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT

9. Misrepresentation

10. Mistake

11. Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality of Bargaining Power

12. Illegality

PART IV: DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS

13. Discharge by Performance and Breach

14. Discharge by Agreement

15. Discharge by Frustration

PART V: REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT

16. The Common Law Remedy of Damages

17. Equitable Remedies and Limitation of Actions

18. Quasi-Contract

PART VI: THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT

19. Privacy of Contract

20. Agency

21. Assignment of Contractual Rights

Index

Law of Contract provides a clear and engaging explanation of the main principles of contract law. This book guides students through each topic, explaining how the law currently operates but also considering debate on reform to provide an understanding of how the law may develop.

New to this edition:-

• Revised to include recent developments in the law such as the Law Commission report and suggested bill on unfair contract terms
• New case law has been integrated throughout
• Strong student support offered through further reading suggestions, new chapter summaries, diagrams and highlighted summaries of the main cases
• Supported by a companion website containing regular case and legislation updates, web-links, interactive self-test questions, practice assessment questions, key term flashcards and a glossary
• Provides a testbank of multiple choice questions for lecturers which can be used to assess students' progress