Law of Contract
14th Edition
Published on 17. April 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
976 pages
978-1-292-25148-6 (ISBN)
Description
Renowned for its excellent case law coverage and student-friendly approach, this 14th edition of Law of Contract offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law making it a must-read if you are studying the LLB or GDL.
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Edition
14th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Harlow
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 245 mm
Width: 190 mm
Thickness: 48 mm
Weight
1780 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-292-25148-6 (9781292251486)
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Paul Richards was formerly Head of the School of Law at the University of Huddersfield. He has had many years of experience as a university academic in contract law, land law and trusts and formerly served as Chief Examiner in the Law of Contract to the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. He has also acted as external examiner at numerous universities and examining bodies in these subjects.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Part 1 The formation of a contract
1 The evolution and definition of the modern contract
2 The fact of agreement
3 Consideration
4 Intention to create legal relations
5 Capacity
6 Formalities
Part 2 The contents of the contract
7 The terms of the contract
8 Exemption clauses
9 The interpretation of contracts
Part 3 Factors that vitiate a contract
10 Misrepresentation
11 Mistake
12 Duress, undue influence and inequality of bargaining power
13 Illegality
Part 4 Discharge of contracts
14 Discharge by performance and breach
15 Discharge by agreement
16 Discharge by frustration
Part 5 Remedies for breach of contract
17 The common law remedy of damages
18 Equitable remedies and limitation of actions
19 Quasi-contract and the law of restitution
Part 6 The rights and liabilities of third parties to the contract
20 Privity of contract: Third parties
Glossary
Index
Acknowledgements
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Part 1 The formation of a contract
1 The evolution and definition of the modern contract
2 The fact of agreement
3 Consideration
4 Intention to create legal relations
5 Capacity
6 Formalities
Part 2 The contents of the contract
7 The terms of the contract
8 Exemption clauses
9 The interpretation of contracts
Part 3 Factors that vitiate a contract
10 Misrepresentation
11 Mistake
12 Duress, undue influence and inequality of bargaining power
13 Illegality
Part 4 Discharge of contracts
14 Discharge by performance and breach
15 Discharge by agreement
16 Discharge by frustration
Part 5 Remedies for breach of contract
17 The common law remedy of damages
18 Equitable remedies and limitation of actions
19 Quasi-contract and the law of restitution
Part 6 The rights and liabilities of third parties to the contract
20 Privity of contract: Third parties
Glossary
Index