Law of Contract, 15th edition

Published by Pearson (July 5, 2024) © 2024

  • Paul Richards
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Build your understanding and confidence in the key concepts surrounding Contract Law

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.

Table of contents

  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
  7. The terms of the contract
  8. Exemption clauses
  9. Misrepresentation
  10. Mistake
  11. Duress and undue influence
  12. Illegality
  13. Discharge by performance, agreement breach
  14. Discharge by frustration
  15. The common law remedy of damages
  16. Equitable remedies
  17. Quasi-contract and the law of restitution
  18. Privity of contract: Third parties

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