ABSTRACT

 ‘Comprehensive and serious, it covers everything that students will need to know.’ – Ioannis Glinavos, Kingston Law School, UK

'A lucid and pragmatic guide to contract law for the undergraduate, an exquisitely crafted analytical authority for the postgraduate and a dependable and concise counsel for the practitioner; this is the case-book that will set the standard in the subject.' - Mel Kenny, Reader in Commercial law, Leicester Law School, UK

This clear and highly accessible volume, presented in a coherent structure, provides full coverage of the topics commonly found in the contract law syllabus, alongside up-to-date illustrative case examples and stimulating commentary.

Written by leading authors in the field, this book takes account of a variety of theoretical perspectives, including economic, relational and empirical conceptions of the law. A meticulous and insightful commentary is provided throughout, illuminating complex areas of law and promoting more detailed analysis of important issues.

Composed of approximately one-quarter authors’ commentaries and three-quarters cases and materials, including academics' articles and extracts from books and Law Commission papers, this book facilitates the development of personal study skills and encourages readers to engage with the leading academic commentaries in the area. Clearly signposted chapter introductions highlight the salient features under discussion and additional reading collected at the end of each chapter guides further study and independent research.

The range of material covered and the straightforward style makes Text, Cases and Materials on Contract Law an invaluable resource for all undergraduate students of contract law.

chapter 1|26 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|52 pages

Forming the Agreement

chapter 4|17 pages

Intention to Create Legal Relations

chapter 5|43 pages

Privity

chapter 6|59 pages

Contents of the Contract

chapter 7|64 pages

Clauses Excluding or Limiting Liability

chapter 8|42 pages

Misrepresentation

chapter 9|54 pages

Mistake

chapter 10|26 pages

Duress

chapter 11|44 pages

Undue Infl uence

chapter 12|46 pages

Frustration

chapter 13|44 pages

Discharge by Performance or Breach

chapter 14|108 pages

Remedies