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O¿Sullivan & Hilliard's The Law of Contract is the perfect student companion, providing a concise, clear overview of the fundamental 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. Complex problems are broken down into manageable steps and self-test questions are provided at the end of each chapter to help reinforce learning and aid revision.
The Core Text Series takes the reader straight to the heart of the subject, providing an invaluable and reliable guide for students of law at all levels. Written by leading academics and renowned for their clarity, these concise texts explain the intellectual challenges of each area of the law.
Key features· A clear account of the key principles to give students a sound understanding of contract law
· Concise, user-friendly size and length make this an ideal student text
· Examples, questions, and summaries throughout enable students to stretch and consolidate their understanding
· The 11th edition has been thoroughly revised to reflect recent developments in the law
New to this edition· New material in this edition includes new cases from the Supreme Court:
The Law Debenture Corp v Ukraine on duress;
Sara & Hossein Asset Holdings Ltd v Blacks Outdoor Retail Ltd on contractual interpretation; and
Barton v Morris on implied terms
· New cases from the Court of Appeal include:
Secretary of State for the Home Department v Cox on formation and third parties;
Pretoria Energy Co (Chittering) Ltd v Blankney Estates Ltd on certainty and intention to create legal relations;
MDW Holdings Ltd v Norvill on damages for deceit and breach of contract;
Zymurgorium Ltd v Hammonds of Knutsford Plc on repudiation; and
Bank of New York Mellon v Cine-UK Ltd on implied terms and frustration
Digital formats and resourcesThe 11th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Law Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with guidance on answering questions in the book and two additional chapters and links that offer extra learning support.
For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
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.
Additional text
Up-to-date and helpful account of case law as a key source of contract law.
