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This new work contains the most current analysis of the English law of contract, enables easy access to the essence of judgements, and includes clear explanations of the law, especially in areas where it lacks certainty. Written by Neil Andrews, this highly valuable book is essential for all commercial lawyers and scholars.
List of contents
- I: Fundamentals
- 1: Sources and General Features
- 2: Principles
- II: Formation
- 3: Agreement
- 4: Certainty
- 5: Formality
- 6: Consideration
- 7: Intent to Create Legal Relations
- III: Capacity and Parties
- 8: Capacity
- 9: Third Parties and Co-Parties
- 10: Assignment and Agency
- IV: Vitiation
- 11: Misrepresentation
- 12: Mistake
- 13: Duress
- 14: Undue Influence
- 15: Unconscionability
- V: Illegality and Public Policy
- 16: Illegality
- VIL Terms and Interpretation
- 17: Express Terms
- 18: Implied Terms
- 19: Good Faith
- 20: Interpretation of Written Contracts
- 21: Rectification
- 22: Exclusion Clauses and Consumer Protection
- VII: Descharge and Breach
- 23: Termination By Notice or Consent
- 24: Breach
- 25: Incomplete Performance
- 26: Force Majeure and Frustration
- VIII: Remedies for Default
- 27: Debt and Other Agreed Sums
- 28: Damages
- 29: Specific Performance and Other Equitable Remedies
About the author
Neil Andrews is Professor of Civil Justice and Private Law at Clare College, University of Cambridge, where he has taught since 1983. He is a member of the American Law Institute and his research focuses on contract law, civil procedure, and dispute resolution.
Summary
This new work contains the most current analysis of the English law of contract, enables easy access to the essence of judgements, and includes clear explanations of the law, especially in areas where it lacks certainty. Written by Neil Andrews, this highly valuable book is essential for all commercial lawyers and scholars.
