| Reviews |
| - '"The second edition of The Law of Contract
is well-balanced and superbly written. It provides a succinct narrative of the basic contractual principles whilst expanding on those issues when appropriate. The layout is excellent: the material is clearly set-out and is well cross-referenced." The Student Law Journal
, July 2007
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| Description | | - An accessible and modern introduction to contract law, enabling students to put the essentials of the subject into context
- Each chapter includes a summary, suggestions for further reading, self-test questions, and a general overview to help guide students through the key areas of contract law
- A clear page layout incorporating numbered paragraphs allows for quick and easy reference
| New to this edition- An improved and clearer page layout to aid navigation
| This new edition of The Law of Contract
introduces readers to the basic principles of this key topic. The straightforward analysis provided by Janet O'Sullivan and Jonathan Hilliard covers a wide range of issues and current controversies, and offers a clear and concise exposition of contract law. The text offers a balanced introduction to this important area of study for undergraduate
students, and can also be used as an on-going revision and reference source to reinforce students' understanding throughout their studies.
Features such as chapter summaries, chapter overviews, self-test questions, and further reading lists, allow students to check their understanding of each key area, whilst also encouraging further study and investigation.
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Readership: Undergraduate students studying contract law as part of their degree programmes.
| Contents |
1.
General themes and issues
2.
Offer and acceptance I: General principles
3.
Offer and acceptance II: Three applications of the general principles
4.
Certainty
5.
Contracts which fail to materialise
6.
Consideration and estoppel
7.
Privity
8.
Terms of the contract: I
9.
Terms of the contract II: Exemption clauses and unfair terms
10.
Misrepresentation and non-disclosure
11.
Duress
12.
Undue influence
13.
Unconscionable bargains
14.
Incapacity
15.
Illegality and public policy
16.
Common mistake
17.
Frustration
18.
Discharge of a contract for breach
19.
Remedies I: Compensatory damages
20.
Remedies II: Specific remedies
21.
Remedies III: Other non-compensatory remedies
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| Authors, editors,
and contributors |
Janet O'Sullivan, Fellow and Director in Law, Selwyn College, Cambridge and
Jonathan Hilliard, Barrister, Wilberforce Chambers, London
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