(Ebook) Law of contract by Paul Richards ISBN 9781405846912, 1405846917

(Ebook) Law of contract by Paul Richards ISBN 9781405846912, 1405846917

Richards provides a clear treatment of the principles of the law of contract, with a selective presentation of key topics, described and analysed at an appropriate depth for undergraduate study. Content: Preface Table of Cases Table of statutes PART I: 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 II: THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT 7. The Terms of the Contract 8. Exemption Clauses PART III: FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT 9. Misrepresentation 10. Mistake 11. Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality of Bargaining Power 12. Illegality PART IV: DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS 13. Discharge by Performance and Breach 14. Discharge by Agreement 15. Discharge by Frustration PART V: REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT 16. The Common Law Remedy of Damages 17. Equitable Remedies and Limitation of Actions 18. Quasi-Contract PART VI: THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT 19. Privacy of Contract 20. Agency 21. Assignment of Contractual Rights Index Abstract: Law of Contract provides a clear and engaging explanation of the main principles of contract law. This book guides students through each topic, explaining how the law currently operates but also considering debate on reform to provide an understanding of how the law may develop.