CASEBOOK ON CONTRACT

• Main Author: POOLE, JILL (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Blackstone Press l992
• Subjects: Contracts > Cases > Great Britain
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 As the principles of the law of contract derive mainly from case law, it is essential that students quickly acquire effective case reading skills. In this book, the author provides students with a comprehensive selection of the case law most likely to be met on contract law courses. The book is specifically designed to meet the needs of students, and the case law is well ordered and presented under clear headings. The emphasis is placed on explanation both of the decisions and their implications with particular attention devoted to important recent cases. A valuable inclusion is the introductory chapter which gives essential advice on how to read cases including a step by step approach to reading Carlill v Carbolic Smoke Ball Company. Contents Include: Guidance on Reading Cases; Agreement: Certainty and Agreement Mistakes; Consideration, Promissory Estoppel and Form; Intention to Create Legal Relations; Privity: Terms; Exemption Clauses; Discharge for Breach of Contract; Common Mistake and Frustration; Misrepresentation; Duress, Undue Influence and Inequality of Bargaining Power; Illegality and Capacity to Contract. About the Author: Jill Poole is a barrister and Lecturer in Law at University of Wales, College of Cardiff, having previously lectured at the University of Glamorgan.