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Stephen Waddams argues that it is an over-simplification to insist upon too sharp a distinction between the concepts of principle and policy in contract law. Each has incorporated elements of the other, enabling English contract law to change over time while maintaining a high degree of stability and predictability.

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"Principle and Policy is full of elegant and effective historical analysis and has much to offer anyone wanting a better understanding of the development of contract doctrine." -Charlie Webb, London School of Economics and Political Science, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LAW JOURNAL

Table of Contents
1. Introduction: empire of reason or republic of common sense?; 2. Intention, will, and agreement; 3. Promise, bargain, and consideration; 4. Unequal transactions; 5. Mistake; 6. Public policy; 7. Enforcement; 8. Conclusion: joint dominion of principle and policy.

Principle and Policy in Contract Law

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      Publisher Cambridge University Press
      Published 7 September 2015
      ISBN-13 9781107542853
      978-1107542853
      ISBN-10 1107542855
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      Contract law

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Stephen Waddams argues that it is an over-simplification to insist upon too sharp a distinction between the concepts of principle and policy in contract law. Each has incorporated elements of the other, enabling English contract law to change over time while maintaining a high degree of stability and predictability.

      Trade Review
      "Principle and Policy is full of elegant and effective historical analysis and has much to offer anyone wanting a better understanding of the development of contract doctrine." -Charlie Webb, London School of Economics and Political Science, UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO LAW JOURNAL

      Table of Contents
      1. Introduction: empire of reason or republic of common sense?; 2. Intention, will, and agreement; 3. Promise, bargain, and consideration; 4. Unequal transactions; 5. Mistake; 6. Public policy; 7. Enforcement; 8. Conclusion: joint dominion of principle and policy.

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