Chitty on Contracts

Chitty on Contracts is the best foundation on which to base any case involving contract law. You can confidently cite it in court. Chitty covers contracts for every commercial situation, with specific sections on a range of contracts from agency to suretyship. It also covers consumer contracts.

Whether you are drafting, negotiating or disputing a contract, turn to Chitty on Contracts for expert interpretation of the legal position; analysis of all the relevant legislation; the best commentary on the relevant case law

Guidance of the highest calibre
Now in its 30th edition, Chitty gives you insight into contract law based on over 180 years of experience. The new edition provides analysis of the most recent and the most relevant cases to turn to when you negotiate or dispute a contract.

"The practitioners' bible" - Counsel
"The definitive statement of, and practitioners' authority in, contract law" - The Times

Key reasons to buy:
The alpha and omega of contract law.
Encompasses every part of contract law.
Offers lucid interpretation of the law to help you when disputes arise.
Incorporates extensive reference to relevant legislation and cases.
Is your most trustworthy reference when drafting, negotiating and disputing contracts.
Analyses recent cases and legislation

Volume 1 contains interpretation and analysis of the general principles which apply to all contracts. Volume 2 concentrates in-depth on contracts in specialist areas, with expert guidance on contracts from agency and bailment to sale of goods and suretyship

Supplemented annually to keep you up to date. Frequently cited in court. Now in its 30th edition, Chitty gives you insights based on vast experience

"It is overwhelming in its scholarship, humbling in its ambit" - New Law Journal
"It is the foremost work on the law of contract... it continues to be the practitioner's choice for authority and accessibility" - Initiative

Contents:
Volume 1: General Principles
Interpretation and analysis of the law for every contract.
Explains the principles.

The general principles of contract law are embraced in Chitty on Contracts Volume 1. It contains interpretation and analysis of the legislation that apply to every contract. It goes through the terms of the contract outlining principles for drafting.

Formation of contract.
The agreement.
Consideration.
Form.
Mistake.
Misrepresentation.
Duress and undue influence.
Capacity of parties.
Personal incapacity.
Corporation and unincorporated associations.
The crown, public authorities and the European Community.
Political and professional immunity and incapacity.
The terms of the contract.
Express terms.
Implied terms.
Exemption clauses.
Illegality and public policy.
Joint obligations, third parties and assignment.
Joint obligations.
Third parties.
Assignment.
Death and bankruptcy.
Performance and discharge.
Performance.
Discharge by agreement.
Discharge by frustration.
Discharge by breach.
Other modes of discharge.
Remedies for breach of contract.
Damages.
Specific performance and injunction.
Limitation of actions

Sets out the law for specific contracts.
Helps you with particular contracts

Chitty on Contracts Volume 2 concentrates in-depth on contracts in specialist areas. It allows you to look up the points of law for the particular type of contract you are drafting or disputing.

Volume 2: Specific Contracts
Agency.
Arbitration.
Bailment.
Bills of exchange and banking.
Carriage by air.
Carriage by land.
Construction contracts.
Credit and security.
Employment.
Gaming and wagering.
Insurance.
Restrictive agreements and competition.
Sale of goods.
Suretyship