JC Smith's the law of contract /
Paul S. Davies.
- 2nd ed.
- Oxford : Oxford University Press, c2018.
- xxxvi, 480 p. : 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction and fundamental themes Objectivity in contract law Formation of bilateral contracts Formation of unilateral contracts Contract as an agreement Identity of offeror and offeree Consideration and promissory estoppel Intention to create legal relations Contracts requiring writing Third parties Identifying the terms of a contract Interpretation Implication Rectification The control of exclusion clauses and unfair terms Misrepresentation Duress Undue influence Unconscionable bargains and inequality of bargaining power Good faith Capacity Illegality and restraint of trade Common mistake : contracts void for failure of a basic contractual assumption Frustration : contracts discharged for failure of a basic contractual assumption Conditions, warranties, and innominate terms Anticipatory breach of contract Compensatory damages Agreed remedies Remedies beyond compensatory damages
This seminal text fully modernized by a foremost legal scholar is a clear and accessible introduction to contract law combining detailed case coverage with incisive analysis. It is ideal for students approaching contract law for the first time and covers all essential topics