Full Description
Everything you need from your Contract Law textbook in one leading text. Elliott & Quinn's Contract Law, 12th edition is the leading text for law students, coming from an expert author team known for making the subject easy to understand without compromising on academic rigour.
This accessible textbook provides a straightforward coverage of the fundamental legal principles of the subject. It also presents an in-depth discussion of all key cases and their principles, prompting you to practice and apply them to exam-style questions, giving you the opportunity to understand how the law operates in the real world. The book also encourages you to develop your own views on the effectiveness of the current laws and get an overview of future reform options.
The latest edition also includes:
A new 'The Bigger Picture' feature that highlights the legal issues behind high-profile news stories, helping you to see the real-world application of the law.
New essay and problem questions, with answer guidance also available online to support your revision.
Revamped end of chapter summaries, for easy revision.
Free access to a companion website with additional resources to support your study, available at www.pearsoned.co.uk/elliottquinn.
With a plethora of useful study features and case examples, this text offers the knowledge and support you need to excel in your course.
Contents
Preface Acknowledgements Table of cases Table of statutes Table of statutory instruments Table of EU legislation Introduction Part 1 The formation of a contract
Offer and acceptance
Certainty
Intention to create legal relations
Capacity
Formalities
Consideration
Part 2 The contents of a contract
Terms of the contract
Unfair contract terms
Part 3 Vitiating factors
Misrepresentation
Mistake
Illegality
Duress and undue influence
Part 4 Third parties
Third parties
Part 5 discharge and remedies
Discharge of contract
Remedies
Part 6 Consumer protection
Consumer contracts
Answering examination questions Glossary Index
