This ninth edition of the established Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole provides a wide-ranging and straightforward exposition of contract law. The text opens with an overview of the main issues surrounding contract law which places the subject in its wider context, then goes on to give a clear explanation of all the major areas of contract law encountered on undergraduate courses. Features of the book includes chapter summaries to draw key themes and issues together; examples and questions to encourage a deeper understanding of the often complex points of law; and extensive further reading lists of both texts and articles to guide students towards the most relevant and up-to-date resources available. Online resource centre Lecturer resources - Testbank of 150 multiple-choice questions Student resources - Guidance on answering questions in contract law - Questions and answers - Student questions - Updates - Web links
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The textbook under review presents information clearly. Whilst being "user friendly", the author gives an in-depth analysis of the more complex areas in contract law to encourage readers to think critically. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1 The book also provides a rather innovative Online Resource Center, which promises regular updates on legislation and cases for lecturers and students. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1 Pooles Textbook on Contract Law , thus undoubtedly provides a thought-provoking text for undergraduate students. The book offers a clear account of contract law with logical analysis. City University of Hong Kong Law Review Volume 1 Number 1
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Maße
Höhe: 246 mm
Breite: 189 mm
Dicke: 31 mm
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978-0-19-923351-9 (9780199233519)
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Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England
1. Introduction to the law of contract; PART I FORMATION; 2. Agreement; 3. Agreement problems; 4. Consideration, promissory estoppel and form; 5. Intention to create legal relations; PART II CONTENT, INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE, AND BREACH; 6. Content of the contract and principles of interpretation; 7. Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms; 8. Discharge by performance, agreement, and breach; PART III ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS; 9. Damages for breach of contract; 10. Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies; 11. Privity of contract and third party rights; 12. Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility; PART IV METHODS OF POLICING THE MAKING OF THE CONTRACT; 13. Non-agreement mistake; 14. Misrepresentation; 15. Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains; 16. Illegality and capacity to contract
