Published by Pearson (September 2, 2019) © 2020
Paul RichardsBuild your understanding and confidence in the key concepts surrounding Contract Law via the practical applications and assessments this powerful digital tool has to offer.
Law of Contract, 15th edition by Richards supports your learning and application of contract law to problem scenarios, helping you develop your critical skills and confidence around the subject.
This edition introduces you to the substantive Contract Law and its application, building and supporting your learning through activities, self-tests, and writing tasks. It enables you to debate key areas and apply the law in engaging real-life problem scenarios, helping you prepare for your legal career.
Renowned for its student-friendly approach and excellent coverage of practical cases and examples surrounding the field, this updated digital edition gives a clear overview of the law and is a must-read if you are studying the LLB or GDL/SQE1.
Key Features:
- Case and Chapter summaries explain key aspects of each topic.
- End-of-chapter exercises 'Apply the Law' and 'Evaluate the Law', encourage you to apply what you have learned in a case scenario and receive valuable feedback.
- Mini simulations allow you to think like a lawyer and give client advice based on evidence from a real-life case file.
- Examples on recent relevant cases demonstrate how theory applies to real life — now fully updated.
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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