Published by Pearson (September 2, 2019) © 2020

Paul Richards
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    ISBN-13: 9781292251516

    Law of Contract ,14th edition

    Language: British English

    Build your understanding and confidence in the key concepts surrounding Contract Law via the practical applications and assessments this powerful digital tool has to offer.

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    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