A restatement of the English law of contract / Andrew Burrows ; assisted by an advisory group of academics, judges and practitioners.

"Table of legislation": p. 261-264.

"Table of cases": p. 265-277.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1. General -- part 2. Formation and variation of contract -- part 3. Terms of a contract -- part 4. Legislative control of exemption clauses and unfair terms -- part 5. Breach of contract and remedies for breach -- part 6. Frustration of contract -- part 7. Factors rendering a contract defective -- part 8. Privity of contract and third parties.

[This book] is the second Restatement of English law undertaken by Andrew Burrows ... . Designed to enhance the accessibility of the common law the Restatement comprises a number of clear and succinct rules, fully explained by a supporting commentary, which set out the general law of contract in England and Wales. Written by one of the leading authorities in this area, in collaboration with an advisory group of senior judges, academics, and legal practitioners, the Restatement offers a novel and powerfully persuasive statement of the law in this central area of English law."--Back cover

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