Contract Law
2nd Edition
Published on 26. September 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
316 pages
978-1-911713-47-0 (ISBN)
Description
Contract Law offers a clear and accessible introduction to the law of contract in England and Wales, making it an essential resource for both law students and legal professionals. The book covers critical topics such as contract formation, agreement, exemption clauses, vitiating factors, and remedies, breaking down complex concepts into easy-to-understand sections.
With features like chapter aims, reflective questions, research activities, and concise summaries, it supports active learning and reinforces key ideas. Real-world examples and fictional scenarios provide practical context, helping readers apply their knowledge in everyday legal settings.
Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.
With features like chapter aims, reflective questions, research activities, and concise summaries, it supports active learning and reinforces key ideas. Real-world examples and fictional scenarios provide practical context, helping readers apply their knowledge in everyday legal settings.
Published by CILEX Education, a leading provider of professional legal training and qualifications, the book reflects their commitment to equipping learners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to excel in the legal profession.
More details
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Adult education
College/higher education
Product notice
A4
Dimensions
Height: 209 mm
Width: 297 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
844 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-911713-47-0 (9781911713470)
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Person
Tracey Cooper is the Director of Educational and Professional Development at Birmingham City University. Prior to this, she held the role of LLB Programme Director for seven years. Her teaching areas are Land Law, Contract Law and Alternative Dispute Resolution. She has experience in teaching and leading programmes both at home and abroad, having taught at institutions in Mauritius and Hong Kong. Tracey is also a Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution accredited mediator.
Her main research area is contract law, and she is co-author of Optimise Contract Law, Routledge, and Spotlights: Contract Law, Routledge. Prior to her transition into academia, she worked for 12 years as a Professional Tribunal Officer with the Valuation Tribunal Service.
Her main research area is contract law, and she is co-author of Optimise Contract Law, Routledge, and Spotlights: Contract Law, Routledge. Prior to her transition into academia, she worked for 12 years as a Professional Tribunal Officer with the Valuation Tribunal Service.
Content
Table of Cases
CHAPTER 1: The concept of contract
CHAPTER 2: Agreement
CHAPTER 3: Other requirements for formation of a valid contract
CHAPTER 4: The contents of a contract
CHAPTER 5: Exemption clauses and unfair terms
CHAPTER 6: Vitiating factors
CHAPTER 7: The discharge of contracts and remedies
Knowledge Checks - Answers
CHAPTER 1: The concept of contract
CHAPTER 2: Agreement
CHAPTER 3: Other requirements for formation of a valid contract
CHAPTER 4: The contents of a contract
CHAPTER 5: Exemption clauses and unfair terms
CHAPTER 6: Vitiating factors
CHAPTER 7: The discharge of contracts and remedies
Knowledge Checks - Answers