Published by Pearson (August 12, 2019) © 2020
Catherine Elliott | Frances QuinnEverything you need from your Contract Law textbook in one leading text.
Elliott & Quinn's Contract Law, 12th edition is the leading text for law students, coming from an expert author team known for making the subject easy to understand without compromising on academic rigour.
This accessible textbook provides a straightforward coverage of the fundamental legal principles of the subject. It also presents an in-depth discussion of all key cases and their principles, prompting you to practice and apply them to exam-style questions, giving you the opportunity to understand how the law operates in the real world. The book also encourages you to develop your own views on the effectiveness of the current laws and get an overview of future reform options.
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With a plethora of useful study features and case examples, this text offers the knowledge and support you need to excel in your course.
Preface
Acknowledgements
Table of cases
Table of statutes
Table of statutory instruments
Table of EU legislation
Introduction
Part 1 The formation of a contract
- Offer and acceptance
- Certainty
- Intention to create legal relations
- Capacity
- Formalities
- Consideration
Part 2 The contents of a contract
- Terms of the contract
- Unfair contract terms
Part 3 Vitiating factors
- Misrepresentation
- Mistake
- Illegality
- Duress and undue influence
Part 4 Third parties
- Third parties
Part 5 discharge and remedies
- Discharge of contract
- Remedies
Part 6 Consumer protection
- Consumer contracts