Contract Law Text, Cases, and Materials

Name: Contract Law Text, Cases, and Materials
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ISBN: 9780199274802

ISBN-10: 0199274800

ISBN-13: 9780199274802

Edition: 2nd 2005 (Revised)

Authors: Ewan McKendrick

List price: $70.00

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This is a new account of the modern law of contract by one of the leading authorities in this field of law. Through this fresh approach to the subject, students will obtain a firm understanding of the central doctrines and the controversies associated with them. Presenting a unique balance of 1/3 text to 2/3 cases and materials, the book can be used both as a stand alone text or as a companion volume to a short introductory textbook. Comprehensive coverage is presented in a logical structure that maps closely onto courses and stimulating commentary is delivered through detailed introductions, extract notes and extensive comments within each chapter. Extended extracts illustrate points…

Book details

List price: $70.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2005
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 6/29/2006
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 1312
Size: 6.73" wide x 9.69" long x 2.08" tall
Weight: 3.740
Language: English

Ewan McKendrick is Registrar and Professor of English Private Law in the University of Oxford, UK, where he is also a Fellow of Lady Margaret Hall. He is the author of a number of key works on contract law and commercial law, and is an editor of Chitty on Contracts . He is also a barrister in practice at 3 Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn and a Master of the Bench of Gray's Inn.




Introduction



Formation



Agreement: objective or subjective?



Offer and acceptance



Uncertain and incomplete agreements



Consideration and promissory estoppel



Formalities



Intention to create legal relations



Terms



The terms of the contract



Incorporation of terms



Implied terms



The interpretation of contracts



Boilerplate clauses



Exclusion clauses



Unfair terms in consumer contracts regulations 1999



Good faith



Setting the contract aside



Mistake



Misrepresentation



Duress



Undue influence



Unconscionability and inequality of bargaining power



Incapacity



Illegality and public policy



Frustration and force majeure



Remedies for breach



Breach of contract



Damages



Specific performance



Third party rights



Third Parties