Accessible and easy to read, the fourth edition of this established text has been updated to cover recently decided cases and new legislation. It provides a clear and unambiguous treatment of the main principles of the law of contract, with a selective presentation of key topics, described and analysed at an appropriate depth for undergraduate study.
Law of Contract is a title within the Foundation Studies in Law Series, written for law students for the core subjects required on law degrees and on postgraduate common professional examination courses. Ideal for part-time and distance-learning courses as well as traditional modularised courses, the books are intended to be used in conjunction with other sources such as law reports and case books.
Law of Contract is popular with students for its concise, clear and up-to-date explanation of the main principles of contract law. The author presents the law in a readable and accessible form by setting out the general principles of the subject with reference to the leading and most recent cases.
Key Features
- Accessible and contextual approach relates the main principles to specific offences enabling students to gain a sound understanding of the main concepts.
- Case summaries throughout the book enable students to quickly access the main points of the most relevant cases, and consider the principles of the law in action.
- Analytical focus helps students to critically reflect on points of law and develop their own analytical skills.
New to this edition
- A new section has been inserted to take into account the effects of the Sale and Supply of Goods to Consumers Regulations 2002 as it relates to consumer guarantees offered by manufacturers and retailers.
- The section on the effect of undue influence on third parties in chapter 11 has been full revised and simplified.
- Additional material has been added to the chapter on discharge of contracts to take into account the Court of Appeal decision inClegg v Ollie Andersson (t/a Nordic Marine).
- A commentary has been added on the House of Lords decision in Attorney- General v Blake regarding and the more recent attempt to make use of the principles established in that case in
- Updated coverage and commentary on case law developments: mistaken identity (Shogun Finance Ltd. v Hudson), liability for breach of warranty of authority (Nimmo v Habton Farms), exemption clauses (Feldaroll Foundry plc v Hermes Leasing (London) Ltd), contributory negligence (Standard Chartered Bank v Pakistan National Shipping Corporation), and restitutionary damages for breach of contract (Experience Hendrix LLC v PPX Enterprises Inc).
- New text design and clearer headings allow students to follow the text with ease
- An extended companion website with end of chapter summaries and flow diagrams, regular updates to the book and links to useful online legal resources. The companion website may be found at www.pearsoned.co.uk/fsls.
Paul Richardsis Head of the Department of Law, University of Huddersfield. He has many years experience as a lecturer in contract, land law and trusts, and is an examiner and moderator for various bodies.
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