Contract law

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Contract law

Mindy Chen-Wishart

Oxford University Press, c2008

2nd ed

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

This textbook provides a unique approach to contract law, employing the use of numerous diagrams and boxes to help explain the subject and bring it to life. Written by a leading contract lawyer with extensive teaching experience, the book uses an informal, lively, and analytical style to explain the intricacies of contract law and the questions that arise during the life of a contract. The book is also accompanied by a wide-ranging web site to support the use of the book in teaching. Online Resource Centre For Students * Updates * Web links to key cases and legislation * Guidance on how to answer the exam style questions posed in the book * General guidance on essay writing, problem solving and examinations * Additional chapters on incapacity, and illegality and public policy * PowerPoint presentations with accompanying audio recordings to demonstrate and explain how some of the key diagrams have come together For Lecturers * Diagrams from the book * Test bank - a ready-made electronic testing resource tailored to the contents of the textbook and comprising of questions, answers, and feedback

Table of Contents

  • 1. Introduction
  • CONTRACT FORMATION
  • 2. The test of intention: objectivity and mistake of terms
  • 3. Agreement
  • 4. Enforceability: consideration, formalities, promissory estoppel
  • VITIATING FACTORS
  • 5. Misrepresentation and non-disclosure
  • 6. Mistake of fact
  • 7. Frustration
  • 8. Duress
  • 9. Unfairness: undue influence, non-commercial guarantees, unconscionable bargains
  • THE CONTENTS OF CONTRACTS
  • 10. Identifying contractual terms
  • 11. Interpretation of terms
  • 12. Direct control over terms
  • BREACH AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH
  • 13. Breach of contract and termination
  • 14. Damages
  • 15. Specific and agreed remedies
  • PRIVITY
  • 16. Privity

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Details

  • NCID
    BA83547143
  • ISBN
    • 9780199207169
  • LCCN
    2007032627
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Oxford
  • Pages/Volumes
    lxiv, 678 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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