Contract Law Fundamentals

Name: Contract Law Fundamentals
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ISBN: 9780131147485

ISBN-10: 013114748X

ISBN-13: 9780131147485

Edition: 2008

Authors: Adam Epstein

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Designed for the new paralegal,Contract Law Fundamentals, 1eis a case book and was written to reflect the black-letter law of contracts. It takes a straight forward approach and helpsnbsp;readers develop an understanding of the essence of contract law. A variety of edited cases are included throughout the book, and reflect classic contract law and contemporary rulings in different industries and states.nbsp;nbsp;Classic contract law cases and contemporary cases are included such as:Harms v. Northland Ford Dealers, (S.D. 1999); Hill-Shafer Partnership v. The Chilson Family Trust, (Ariz. 1990); Lucy v. Zehmer (Va. 1954); Sefton v. Hewitt (2004); Newmark v. Gimbels, Inc. (N.J. 1969); Leonard…

Book details

List price: $132.20
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Prentice Hall PTR
Publication date: 9/10/2007
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 288
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.00" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 1.540
Language: English




The Basics


Introduction


Contract


Freedom of contract


Sanctity of a contract


Meeting of the Minds


Bilateral and Unilateral Contracts


Contract drafting


Objective Theory of Contracts


Common Law v. UCC (Uniform Commercial Code)


Restatement of Contracts


Valid, Void, Voidable


Express or Implied


Implied-in-fact


Implied-in-law (QuasiContracts)


Quantum Meruit


Oral Contracts


Plain Meaning Rule


Executory v. Executed


Formal v. Informal contracts


Collective Bargaining Agreements


Personal Services Contracts


Contract Riders


Waivers


Termination of a Contract


Contract Defenses


Chapter Summary


Chapter Terms


Discussion and Review Questions


Internet Pursuits



Harms v. Northland Ford Dealers , 602 N.W.2d 58 (S.D. 1999)



Hill-Shafer Partnership v. The Chilson Family Trust , 799 P.2d 810 (Ariz. 1990)


Exercise: Examination of Musical Artist Contract Rider



The Agreement


Introduction


The Offer


Definiteness


Communication of the Offer


Automatic Termination of an Offer


Auctions


Other Auctions


Mailbox Rule


Rewards


Option Contracts


Charitable Subscriptions


Acceptance


Silence


Letter of Intent


Quantum Meruit


Chapter Summary


Chapter Terms


Discussion and Review Questions


Internet Pursuits



Lucy v. Zehmer , 84 S.E.2d (Va. 1954)



Sefton v. Hewitt , 2004 NY Slip Op 50580U


Exercise: Examination of Agreement to Mediate



Consideration


Consideration


Pre-existing Duty Rule


Past Consideration


Illusory Promises


Post-Contract Issues


Accord and Satisfaction


Release


Forbearance


Rescission


UCC


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