Full Description
Renowned for its excellent case law coverage and student-friendly approach, this 14th edition of Law of Contract offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law making it a must-read if you are studying the LLB or GDL.
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Part 1 The formation of a contract
1 The evolution and definition of the modern contract
2 The fact of agreement
3 Consideration
4 Intention to create legal relations
5 Capacity
6 Formalities
Part 2 The contents of the contract
7 The terms of the contract
8 Exemption clauses
9 The interpretation of contracts
Part 3 Factors that vitiate a contract
10 Misrepresentation
11 Mistake
12 Duress, undue influence and inequality of bargaining power
13 Illegality
Part 4 Discharge of contracts
14 Discharge by performance and breach
15 Discharge by agreement
16 Discharge by frustration
Part 5 Remedies for breach of contract
17 The common law remedy of damages
18 Equitable remedies and limitation of actions
19 Quasi-contract and the law of restitution
Part 6 The rights and liabilities of third parties to the contract
20 Privity of contract: Third parties
Glossary
Index
