Full Description
All the cases you need, together with the tools to understand them. This contract casebook presents all the leading cases, supplemented by succinct author commentary and thought-provoking questions to deepen your understanding. Now updated by Professor Robert Merkin QC and Dr Severine Saintier, Poole's Casebook on Contract Law takes a uniquely supportive approach, to give you the confidence to engage with and analyse judgments. Online resources:The study of contract law continues via the online resources, keeping you up to date and helping to consolidate your learning.- Exercises and guidance on reading cases - Updates on new legislation, cases, and other legal developments
Contents
1Part 1 Formation2: Agreement3: Agreement problems4: Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel5: Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contractPart 2 Content, Interpretation, Performance and Breach6: Content of the contract and principles of interpretation7: Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms8: Breach of contractPart 3 Enforcement of Contractual Obligations9: Damages for breach of contract10: Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies11: Privity of contract and third party rights12: Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibilityPart 4 Methods of Policing the Making of the Contract13: Non-agreement mistake14: Misrepresentation15: Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains16: Illegality
