Description
Book SynopsisThis accessible and innovative textbook adopts a practical, transactions-centered approach to contract law by using contract clauses to explain doctrinal concepts. While reading this book, students will gain a working knowledge of important contract provisions and learn how to use contracts to prevent problems, reduce risks, and add value to transactions.
This textbook contains unique features including reflection prompts, case highlights, and ''applying what you learned'' exercises to reinforce learning and help students gain essential transactional skills. Law professor and contracts expert Nancy Kim focuses on litigation prevention with a problem-solving approach. She offers helpful tips to avoid potential pitfalls in drafting contracts and provides explanations for common contract clauses and their meanings. Access to a digital teacher's manual is available upon purchase of the book.
The Fundamentals of Contract Law and Clauses will be an invaluable resource for both law and business students, specifically in contracts, commercial law, business law and other transactions-oriented classes.
Contents:
PART I INTRODUCTION
PART II A ROADMAP TO A CONTRACT
1. The Purpose of a Contract and Contract Clauses
2. The Anatomy of a Contract
3. A Very Brief Overview of Contract Law
PART III CONTRACT CLAUSES AND CONTRACT DOCTRINE
4. Common Contract Clauses Involving Contract Formation
5. Contract Clauses and Contract Enforceability
6. Contract Clauses and Issues Related to Performance and Breach
7. Contract Clauses and Parties Other Than the Original Parties to the Contract
8. Contract Clauses Addressing Remedies
Index
Trade Review'Professor Kim's book is ideal for anyone interested in improving their contract negotiation skills. Through its blend of contract doctrine, case summaries, sample clauses and questions designed to encourage reflection, the book provides an ideal blend of contract theory and practice. The caveats on "greedy drafting" that are sprinkled throughout the book are unique and useful. These cautionary scenarios serve as a reminder that successful drafting of contract clauses requires consideration of both legal and ethical principles.' --George Siedel, University of Michigan
'Professor Nancy Kim has continued her writing on modern contract law with this excellent introduction to contracts and contract clauses, aimed at both law students and middle managers who must deal with contracts despite their lack of formal legal training. Kim explains clearly and gives both good and bad examples of contract writing from the real world.' --Peter Linzer, University of Houston
Table of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION PART II A ROADMAP TO A CONTRACT 1. The Purpose of a Contract and Contract Clauses 2. The Anatomy of a Contract 3. A Very Brief Overview of Contract Law Part III CONTRACT CLAUSES AND CONTRACT DOCTRINE 4. Common Contract Clauses Involving Contract Formation 5. Contract Clauses and Contract Enforceability 6. Contract Clauses and Issues Related to Performance and Breach 7. Contract Clauses and Parties Other Than the Original Parties to the Contract 8. Contract Clauses Addressing Remedies Index
