CASEBOOK ON CONTRACT REV/E 3/E -

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PART ONE: THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT 1. OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE 2. CERTAINTY AND INTENTION TO CREATE LEGAL RELATIONS 3. CONSIDERATION AND PROMISSORY ESTOPPEL PART TWO: THE TERMS OF A CONTRACT4. IDENTIFYING THE TERMS 5. INTERPRETING THE TERMS 6. STATUTORY CONTROL OF UNFAIR TERMS PART THREE: REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT7. TERMINATION 8. DAMAGES 9. DIRECT ENFORCEMENT PART FOUR: PRIVITY OF CONTRACT AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS10. PRIVITY OF CONTRACT AND THIRD PARTY RIGHTS PART FIVE: FACTORS ALLOWING ESCAPE FROM A CONTRACT11. MISREPRESENTATION 12. MISTAKE 13. FRUSTRATION 14. DURESS 15. UNDUE INFLUENCE AND EXPLOITATION OF WEAKNESS

Prasie for the second edition:'The mark of a good casebook is the selection of the right material: Professor Burrow's expertise ensures these are sublimely selected and explain the relevant points in a logical and stimulating way. Thought-provoking questions are also posed to encourage the reader to undertake independent research.Given the author's reputation, it comes as no surprise that A Casebook on Contract is written in an accessible way allowing the reader to quickly understand the important principles of contract law. The cases are seamlessly incorporated into the text without affecting its balance and flow. Other excellent features include the cross-referencing to the relevant sections in the leading contract law textbooks and the innovative summary of the relevant articles at the end of each chapter. Professor Burrows should be commended for these features.Professor Burrow's A Casebook on Contract provides a stimulating and thought-provoking text. It combines both fantastic academic commentary and superbly selected material. It is simply one of the best contract law casebooks. At only u28, it is a highly commended purchase for anyone interested in contract law and is compulsory for anyone studying or practising in this area of law. Without it, considerable time may otherwise be wasted trying to pull together the materials.'The Student Law JournalAugust 2010Praise for the first edition:'An excellent book - clear and comprehensive'Solene Rowan, Queen's College, Cambridgea'An impressive casebook'Tony Rich, London Metropolitan University'Clear, uncomplicated layout, good review of the literature and excellent analysis and comments.'Chris Shepherd, London South Bank University