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Contract law / created by Mindy Chen-Wishart.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: Oxford University Press, 2015Edition: Fifth editionDescription: xlv, 615 pages : illustrations ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780199689163 (paperback)
  • 0199689164
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • KD1554 CHE
Online resources:
Contents:
Part I. INTRODUCTION 1. Introduction Part II. CONTRACT FORMATION 2. Agreement 3. Enforceability: consideration, formalities, promissory estoppel Part III. PRIVITY 4. Privity Part IV. 'VITIATING' FACTORS 5. Misrepresentation and non-disclosure 6. Mistaken assumptions 7. Frustration 8. Duress 9. Unfairness: undue influence, non-commercial guarantees, unconscionable bargains Part V. THE CONTENTS OF CONTRACTS 10. Identifying and interpreting contractual terms 11. Direct control over terms Part VI. BREACH AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH 12. Breach of contract and termination 13. Damages 14. Specific and agreed remedies Appendix Additional Chapters Incapacity Illegality and public policy
Summary: This textbook provides an accessible account of the intricacies of contract law and the problems that can arise during the life of a contract. These problems, along with their solutions, are discussed in detail using everyday language that stimulates thought and reflection
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Item type Current library Call number Copy number Status Date due Barcode
Book Book Law Library Open Shelf KD1554 CHE (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 158099 Available BK146124

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part I. INTRODUCTION
1. Introduction
Part II. CONTRACT FORMATION
2. Agreement
3. Enforceability: consideration, formalities, promissory estoppel
Part III. PRIVITY
4. Privity
Part IV. 'VITIATING' FACTORS
5. Misrepresentation and non-disclosure
6. Mistaken assumptions
7. Frustration
8. Duress
9. Unfairness: undue influence, non-commercial guarantees, unconscionable bargains
Part V. THE CONTENTS OF CONTRACTS
10. Identifying and interpreting contractual terms
11. Direct control over terms
Part VI. BREACH AND REMEDIES FOR BREACH
12. Breach of contract and termination
13. Damages
14. Specific and agreed remedies
Appendix Additional Chapters
Incapacity
Illegality and public policy

This textbook provides an accessible account of the intricacies of contract law and the problems that can arise during the life of a contract. These problems, along with their solutions, are discussed in detail using everyday language that stimulates thought and reflection

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