Law of Contract, 14th edition

Published by Pearson (September 2, 2019) © 2020

  • Paul Richards
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Renowned for its excellent case law coverage and student-friendly approach, this 14th edition of Law of Contract offers a comprehensive, clear and straightforward account of the law making it a must-read if you are studying the LLB or GDL.

This edition includes a Companion Website.

Table of contents

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

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