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Book SynopsisJC Smith''s The Law of Contract provides a superb overview of all the key areas of contract law, making it ideal for use on all undergraduate courses. A focus on key cases acts as a springboard into analysis and critical discussion, and useful further reading recommendations provide students with a foundation for independent research.The book is easily navigated as chapters are kept short, with key points outlining the main concepts and topics broken down by regular headings. These work as a useful signpost, and revision checklist. Particular attention is paid to supporting assessment; each chapter ends with either an essay or problem-based question - guidance on how to answer these questions is given online, alongside a range of assessment-focused online resources, including a number of essay attempts from real students ''marked'' by the author to give students insights into what examiners are looking for, and interactive self-test questions which provide instant feedback.Digital form
Trade ReviewA popular and well-liked textbook. Very fluent and well written, with clear explanations and attention to academic debate within contract law. Always highlights grey areas of the law which are ripe for reform/challenge. * Ruby Hammer, Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester *
The book is clear and accessible, with consistent structure throughout and good use of key points at the start of each chapter to guide student learning. * Aislinn O'Connell, Lecturer in Law, Royal Holloway University *
The writing style is great and easily readable. It doesn't overcomplicate the content of contract law and it doesn't oversimplify it, giving it the perfect balance. * student, Oxford Brookes University *
An excellent staple text for undergraduate students. It is sufficiently detailed and deals with all key issues in contract law. The commentary surrounding more controversial areas of law is great. The introductory chapter is brilliant. It excellently discusses key concepts of contract law and places it all in context to set up the rest of book. * Michael Lane, Visiting Lecturer; Birmingham City University *
A comprehensive and accessible text which deals with the fundamental key principles. * Stephen Bunbury, Senior Lecturer, University of Westminster *
Table of Contents1: Introduction and fundamental themes 2: Objectivity in contract law 3: Offer and Acceptance: bilateral contracts 4: Offer and Acceptance: unilateral contracts 5: Contract as an agreement 6: Identity of offeror and offeree 7: Consideration and promissory estoppel 8: Intention to create legal relations 9: Contracts requiring writing 10: Third parties 11: Identifying the terms of a contract 12: Interpretation 13: Implication 14: Rectification 15: Exclusion clauses and unfair terms 16: Misrepresentation 17: Duress 18: Undue influence 19: Unconscionable bargains and inequality of bargaining power 20: Good faith 21: Capacity 22: Illegality and restraint of trade 23: Common mistake: contracts void for failure of a basic contractual assumption 24: Frustration: contracts discharged for failure of a basic contractual assumption 25: Conditions, warranties, and innominate terms 26: Anticipatory breach of contract 27: Compensatory damages 28: Agreed remedies 29: Remedies beyond compensatory damages Glossary
