Contract Law: Text, Cases and Materials 12th ed

The market-leading stand-alone guide to contract law from a renowned lawyer; authoritative, comprehensive, and supportive.

Comprising a unique balance of 60% text to 40% cases and materials, Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials combines the best features of a textbook with those of a traditional casebook. This unique balance shows students the law at work, aiding then in gaining a thorough understanding of contract law.

Key features:

• Written by an experienced author and leading authority in the field, renowned for his eloquent and accessible writing style
• The combination of author text with extracts from cases and materials make this a single, stand-alone resource to support the study of contract law
• Extensive referencing throughout supports students as they undertake independent research
• Digital formats are complemented by online self-test questions to help students cement their understanding of key topics and concepts

New to this edition:

• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in Public and Commercial Services Union v Secretary of State for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (dealing with the interpretation of sections 1(1)(b) and 1(2) of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999)
• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in One Savings Bank plc v Waller-Edwards (dealing with the circumstances in which a bank is put on notice of undue influence)
• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in RTI Ltd v MUR Shipping BV (force majeure and frustration)
• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Supreme Court in Tesco Stores Ltd v. Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers (dealing with the availability of an injunction in the context of a contract of employment)
• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Privy Council in Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) Ltd v Ivanishvili (misrepresentation)
• Coverage of, and commentary upon, the decision of the Court of Appeal in MS Amlin Marine NV v King Trader Ltd (incorporation by notice of onerous or unusual terms)

The 12th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with self-test questions. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.