
The Law of Contract
Oxford University Press
6th Edition
Published on 10. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
536 pages
978-0-19-968693-3 (ISBN)
Description
The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing an invaluable and reliable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law. The Law of Contract provides you with a clear, straightforward, and comprehensive account of the core principles of contract law to give you a sound understanding of the subject. Written by Janet O'Sullivan, Director of Studies at Selwyn College, Cambridge, and Jonathan Hilliard, barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, this text covers all the key topics on LLB and GDL courses and introduces you to current debates in the field. The authors break down complex problems into manageable steps and self-test questions are provided at the end of each chapter to help you reinforce your learning and aid revision. You can find answer guidance to these questions as well as additional support for your studies, including author podcasts discussing key cases, additional chapters, and web links on the accompanying Online Resource Centre.
Reviews / Votes
There are few, if any, better introductory contract law texts out there...well-balanced and superbly written...I recommend this text to anyone studying contract law Student Law JournalMore details
Edition
6th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
826 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-968693-3 (9780199686933)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Janet O'Sullivan is a Fellow and Director of Studies in Law at Selwyn College, Cambridge and a University Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Cambridge University. Jonathan Hilliard is a barrister at Wilberforce Chambers, London, and has taught contract law at Gonville & Caius and Selwyn Colleges, Cambridge.
Content
1. General themes and issues ; 2. Offer and acceptance I: General principles ; 3. Offer and acceptance II: Three applications of the general principles ; 4. Certainty ; 5. Contracts which fail to materialise ; 6. Consideration and estoppel ; 7. Privity ; 8. Terms of the contract: I ; 9. Terms of the contract II: Exemption clauses and unfair terms ; 10. Misrepresentation and non-disclosure ; 11. Duress ; 12. Undue influence ; 13. Unconscionable bargains ; 14. Common mistake ; 15. Frustration ; 16. Discharge of a contract for breach ; 17. Remedies I: Compensatory damages ; 18. Remedies II: Specific remedies ; 19. Remedies III: Other non-compensatory remedies ; online Incapacity ; online Illegality and public policy