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Poole's Textbook on Contract Law 16th Revised edition

Paperback by Merkin KC, Robert (Professor of Law, University of Reading and Professor of Law Emeritus, University of Exeter); Saintier, Séverine (Professor of Commercial Law, University of Cardiff.)

Poole's Textbook on Contract Law

£39.99

ISBN:
9780192885098
Publication Date:
31 May 2023
Edition/language:
16th Revised edition / English
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Pages:
712 pages
Format:
Paperback
For delivery:
Estimated despatch 29 - 31 Jan 2025
Poole's Textbook on Contract Law

Description

A student classic: clear, comprehensive, contextual. The immensely popular Poole's Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for over 20 years. The law of contract is placed within its commercial context, and students are provided with a detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas of contract law. Case-driven content and succinct explanations are combined with summaries, questions, and examples to allow students to gain a sound understanding of the theory and application of contract law principles. Digital formats and resources: The sixteenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with embedded self-assessment activities, and multi-media content including a series of supportive videos and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - The study tools that enhance the e-book are all also available as stand-alone online resources for use alongside the print book. Online resources include: - Over 300 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback - A selection of videos from the authors - Guidance on answering problem questions in contract law - Exercises and guidance on reading cases.

Contents

1: Introduction to the law of contract Part 1 Formation 2: Agreement 3: Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel 4: Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract Part 2 Content, Interpretation, Performance and Privity 5: Content of the contract and principles of interpretation 6: Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms 7: Privity of contract and third party rights Part 3 Vitiating Factors 8: Mistake 9: Misrepresentation 10: Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains 11: Illegality Part 4 Discharge by Frustration, Breach, and Remedies 12: Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility 13: Breach of contract 14: Damages for breach of contract 15: Remedies for providing specific relief and restitutionary remedies

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