The Law of Contracts 8th ed

The Law of Contracts is an essential element of Canadian contract law and is frequently cited by Canadian courts at all levels. With seven previous editions spanning over 40 years, Stephen Waddams' The Law of Contracts has earned an esteemed place in Canadian jurisprudence. The Supreme Court of Canada and lower courts consider it as an authority and regularly turn to it for its sound analysis of the principles underlying the law.

This book contains an appraisal of relevant Supreme Court of Canada cases decided since the last edition, including recent cases on intention, interpretation, good faith, and unconscionability.

Here is what’s new in this edition:

• Revised commentary addressing the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada decisions under various topics
• Analysis of all important decisions from Canada and commonwealth countries since the sixth edition
• All chapters have been reviewed and updated
• Understand the tension at work among conflicting principles, competing values, and established law