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Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws,
this practical analysis of the law of contracts in <b>New Zealand</b> covers
every aspect of the subject - definition and classification of contracts,
contractual liability, relation to the law of property, good faith, burden of
proof, defects, penalty clauses, arbitration clauses, remedies in case of
non-performance, damages, power of attorney, and much more. Lawyers who handle
transnational contracts will appreciate the explanation of fundamental
differences in terminology, application, and procedure from one legal system
to another, as well as the international aspects of contract law.
Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes drafting considerations. An
introduction in which contracts are defined and contrasted to torts,
quasi-contracts, and property is followed by a discussion of the concepts of
'consideration' or 'cause' and other underlying principles of the formation of
contract. Subsequent chapters cover the doctrines of 'relative effect',
termination of contract, and remedies for non-performance.
The second part of the book, recognizing the need to categorize an agreement
as a specific contract in order to determine the rules which apply to it,
describes the nature of agency, sale, lease, building contracts, and other
types of contract. Facts are presented in such a way that readers who are
unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully
grasp their meaning and significance.
Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the
information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for
business and legal professionals alike. Lawyers representing parties with
interests in <b>New Zealand </b>will welcome this very useful guide, and
academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of
comparative contract law.
