
Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract
Oxford University Press
6th Edition
Published on 9. February 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
480 pages
978-0-19-924941-1 (ISBN)
Description
Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract is a well-known text through which thousands of university students have first encountered the law of contract, and the new edition has long been eagerly awaited by university teachers and students.
This sixth edition, updated by Stephen Smith, continues to provide readers with an introduction to the theories, policies, and ideas that underlie the law, placing an equal emphasis on the law and critical analysis. In particular, the discussion of recent cases and legislation is centred on why contract law is the way it is, whether it can be justified, and, if not, what should be done to improve it.
The sixth edition has been revised to place the law of contract in a modern context and to account for recent developments in the law, as well as those in academic thinking and writing. Addressing European influences and including perspectives from comparative law, this remains a stimulating and authoritative exposition of the modern law of contract.
This sixth edition, updated by Stephen Smith, continues to provide readers with an introduction to the theories, policies, and ideas that underlie the law, placing an equal emphasis on the law and critical analysis. In particular, the discussion of recent cases and legislation is centred on why contract law is the way it is, whether it can be justified, and, if not, what should be done to improve it.
The sixth edition has been revised to place the law of contract in a modern context and to account for recent developments in the law, as well as those in academic thinking and writing. Addressing European influences and including perspectives from comparative law, this remains a stimulating and authoritative exposition of the modern law of contract.
Reviews / Votes
Smith brings acute intelligence to his rather daunting task. His passion for contractual theorising is impressive...the text is elegant, accurate and clear. * The Cambridge Law Journal, 2006 *More details
Series
Edition
6th Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
First or second year undergraduates studying contract law as part of their Law degree programme
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 26 mm
Weight
723 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-924941-1 (9780199249411)
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Stephen A. Smith | P. S. Atiyah
Atiyah's Introduction to the Law of Contract
E-Book
02/2006
6th Edition
OUP eBook
€63.49
Available for download
Persons
Patrick Atiyah is a former Professor of English Law at the University of Oxford. He has held appointments at several other universities including Chairs at the University of Warwick and at the Australian National University in Canberra.
Stephen Smith is professor and William Dawson scholar in the faculty of law at McGill University, Montreal, and former tutor and fellow in law at St. Anne's College, Oxford.
Stephen Smith is professor and William Dawson scholar in the faculty of law at McGill University, Montreal, and former tutor and fellow in law at St. Anne's College, Oxford.
Author
, Professor of Law, McGill University, Montreal, and former Tutor and Fellow in Law at St Anne's College, Oxford
, Formerly Professor of English Law in the University of Oxford
Content
1. Introduction ; 2. Definition and Classification ; PART I: FORMATION OF CONTRACTS ; 3. Offer and Acceptance ; 4. Beyond Offer and Acceptance: Formalities, Intent to Create Legal Relations, and Consideration ; PART II: THE CONTENT OF THE CONTRACT ; 5. Express Terms ; 6. Implied Terms ; 7. The Force and Scope of Contractual Obligations: Standards of Care, Mistake, Frustration, Breach, and Notice ; 8. Unenforceable Contracts and Terms ; PART III: EXCUSES FOR NON-PERFORMANCE ; 9. The Duty to Disclose Material Facts ; 10. Misrepresentation ; 11. Duress and Undue Influence ; 12. Unfair Contracts ; PART IV: ENFORCING THE CONTRACT ; 13. Third Party Rights ; 14. Remedies For Breach of Contract