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O¿Sullivan & Hilliard's The Law of Contract provides a clear, straightforward, and comprehensive account of the core principles of contract law. The 11th edition has been rigorously updated by Cambridge academic and teacher, Janet O¿Sullivan. All the key topics on the LLB and GDL courses are covered, as well as current debates in the field.
List of contents
- 1: General themes and issues
- 2: Offer and acceptance I: general principles
- 3: Offer and acceptance II: two related principles
- 4: Certainty
- 5: Consideration and estoppel
- 6: Privity and third parties
- 7: Terms of the contract I
- 8: Terms of the contract II: common law and statutory controls on unfair terms
- 9: Misrepresentation and non-disclosure
- 10: Duress
- 11: Undue influence
- 12: Unconscionable bargains
- 13: Common mistake and rectification
- 14: Frustration
- 15: Discharge of a contract for breach
- 16: Remedies I: compensatory damages
- 17: Remedies II: specific remedies
- 18: Remedies III: other non-compensatory or exceptional remedies
About the author
Janet OʼSullivan is a Professor of Private Law, University of Cambridge, and Vice-Master and Director of Studies in Law, Selwyn College, University of Cambridge. She is a recipient of the Pilkington Teaching Prize for Excellence in University Teaching.
Summary
O'Sullivan & Hilliard's The Law of Contract provides a clear, straightforward, and comprehensive account of the core principles of contract law. The 11th edition has been rigorously updated by Cambridge academic and teacher, Janet O'Sullivan. All the key topics on the LLB and GDL courses are covered, as well as current debates in the field.
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Up-to-date and helpful account of case law as a key source of contract law.
