Contract Law

Description

This book clarifies the essential concepts behind contract law, making it easier for students to understand and apply the legal rules.

Contents

Table of Cases
Table of Statutes
Table of Statutory Instruments
Table of EC Legislation
Introduction

Part 1 The formation of a contract
1. Offer and acceptance
2. Certainty
3. Intention to create legal relations
4. Capacity
5. Formalities
6. Consideration

Part 2 The contents of a contract
7. Terms of the contract
8. Unfair Contract Terms

Part 3 Vitiating factors
9. Misrepresentation
10. Mistake
11. Illegality
12. Duress and Undue Influence

Part 4 The rights and liabilities of third parties
13. Privity of Contract

Part 5 Discharge and remedies
14. Discharge of the Contract
15. Remedies

Part 6 Consumer protection
16. Consumer contracts

Appendix: Answering Examination Questions
Glossary
Index

Features

·  Case boxes help students to remember the key cases and rulings

·  Chapter introductions identify core themes and concepts

·  Topical issue boxes help put the legal system into context and improve understanding

·  Diagrams assist the student’s understanding of the subject through a visual demonstration