Contract Law Today

This study is the product of a collaborative research project conducted by two research institutes, one in the UK and one in France. The theme chosen is that of the evolution of the law of contract in England and France, partly because contract underlies so many international activities and transactions but also because contract is a fast-changing concept in both jurisdictions. The thinking behind it was that movement towards the harmonization of contract law could be promoted by achieving a better understanding and knowledge of the use and definition of fundamental concepts in the two jurisdictions.