ABSTRACT

This textbook covers the Contract Law option of the new A-level law syllabus, and provides at the same time an ideal introduction for anybody coming to the subject for the first time.

The book covers all A-level syllabuses/specification requirements, and is written by the principal examiner in Contract Law for one of the major examination boards. It contains extensive case illustration, and a range of examination related questions and activities. There is a special focus on key skills, and on the new synoptic assessment syllabus requirements.

This fully updated fourth edition builds upon the success of the first three editions, with new case law (especially on offer and acceptance, legal intent, terms, exemption clauses and misrepresentation remedies) and coverage of new statute law (especially Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations).

chapter 1|4 pages

Principles of the law of contract

part 1|87 pages

The formation of a contract

chapter 2|39 pages

Offer and acceptance

chapter 3|21 pages

Consideration

chapter 4|10 pages

Legal intent

chapter 5|15 pages

Capacity

part 2|53 pages

The contents of a contract

chapter 6|14 pages

Incorporation of terms

chapter 7|10 pages

Types of terms within a contract

chapter 8|13 pages

Exemption clauses

chapter 9|14 pages

Privity of contract

part 3|61 pages

Vitiating factors

chapter 10|17 pages

Duress and undue influence

chapter 11|19 pages

Misrepresentation

chapter 12|15 pages

Mistake

chapter 13|8 pages

Illegality

part 4|24 pages

Discharge and remedies

chapter 14|14 pages

Discharge of a contract

chapter 15|8 pages

Remedies

part 5|20 pages

Consumer protection

chapter 16|18 pages

Consumer protection

part 6|5 pages

General questions on contract law

chapter 17|4 pages

Additional questions

part 7|31 pages

Studying contract law

chapter 18|5 pages

Contract law in context

chapter 19|18 pages

Sources of contract law

chapter 20|7 pages

Key skills