Contract Law Directions

Zusatztext The book offers students studying law of contract for the first time a practical! clear exposition of the basic concepts! principles and problems in contract law. It offers substantial guidance on contractual situations! thus enabling the reader to gain valuable experiential knowledge. Informationen zum Autor Richard Taylor is Professor of English Law at the University of Central Lancashire where he teaches contract and criminal law. He has written numerous books and articles on the law of contract! copyright! criminal law! and criminal justice and is a contributor to Blackstone's Criminal Practice. He was a member of the Law Panel for both the 1996 and the 2001 Research Assessment Exercises and is currently Honorary Secretary of the Society of Legal Scholars.Damian Taylor is a graduate of Exeter College! Oxford! and now practises as a solicitor in one of London's leading law firms. Klappentext Contract Law Directions is the ideal text for those who are new to the subject; unpacking contract law and bringing it to life. In this friendly and engaging account the authors offer clear! practical explanations of the key principles covered on your course with everyday examples! critical debate! and case summaries woven throughout. Zusammenfassung Are you new to studying contract law? Contract Law Directions is the ideal text for those who are new to the subject; unpacking contract law! bringing it to life and making it relevant. Every day we enter into a contract of some kind! whether it be buying a new phone or getting on a bus. Each chapter is written in an informal and friendly style and includes everyday examples illustrating how contract law applies to real-life situations.Are you looking for a good grounding in the subject? The authors offer practical explanations of the key concepts and principles covered on undergraduate courses. Summaries of key cases are highlighted throughout the book to give you a solid understanding of the relevant case law. Do you want to think more critically about the law? Why was a particular decision reached in a certain case? Is the law on this point rational and coherent? Is contract law fit for purpose? The authors weave debate throughout the text including 'thinking point' features which draw out these issues and equip you to be thinking critically.Would you like to take your learning and revision further? Contract Law Directions includes problem and essay questions at the end of each chapter! as well as advice on efficient and creative study and on exam technique. The book is also accompanied by an extensive range of online resources including multiple choice questions! suggested approaches to answering questions in the book! web links! and a glossary of key terms. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Introduction; Part One: Creation of obligations; 2 Agreement; 3 Certainty and the intention to create legal relations; 4 Consideration and estoppel; Part Two: Contents and borders; 5 Positive terms; 6 Exemption clauses; 7 Misrepresentation; Part Three: Defects; 8 Mistake; 9 Duress! undue influence and unconscionable bargains; Part Four: Finishing and enforcing obligations; 10 Frustration; 11 Damages; 12 Specific remedies; 13 Privity and the interests of third parties; Appendix I: Efficient and creative study; Appendix II: Examinations and how to take advantage of them ...

Product details

• Authors: Damian Taylor, Professor Richard Taylor, Professor Richard Taylor Taylor, Richard Taylor
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 23.04.2015
• EAN: 9780198718482
• ISBN: 978-0-19-871848-2
• No. of pages: 400
• Series: Directions series; Directions; Directions
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > International law, foreign law