Law of Contract
8th edition
[UK Edition]
By Paul Richards
September 2007
Pearson Education
Distributed By Trans-Atlantic Publication
ISBN: 9781405846912
592 pages,7 1/2 x 9 3/4"
$85.00 paper original
OUT OF PRINT
Law of Contract provides a clear and engaging explanation of the
main principles of contract law. This book guides students through
each topic, explaining how the law currently operates but also considering
debate on reform to provide an understanding of how the law may develop.
Contents
Preface
Table of Cases
Table of statutes
PART I: 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 II: THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT
7. The Terms of the Contract
8. Exemption Clauses
PART III: FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT
9. Misrepresentation
10. Mistake
11. Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality of Bargaining Power
12. Illegality
PART IV: DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS
13. Discharge by Performance and Breach
14. Discharge by Agreement
15. Discharge by Frustration
PART V: REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT
16. The Common Law Remedy of Damages
17. Equitable Remedies and Limitation of Actions
18. Quasi-Contract
PART VI: THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT
19. Privacy of Contract
20. Agency
21. Assignment of Contractual Rights
Index
Features
- Strong student support offered through further reading suggestions, new chapter summaries, diagrams and highlighted summaries of the main cases
- Supported by a companion website containing regular case and legislation updates, web-links, interactive self-test questions, practice assessment questions, key term flashcards and a glossary
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