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Contract Law Ewan McKendrick (Professor of Private Law, Professor of Private Law, University of Leiden)

Contract Law By Ewan McKendrick (Professor of Private Law, Professor of Private Law, University of Leiden)

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Celebrated and respected, this is the stand-alone guide to contract law, written by renowned contract lawyer Professor Ewan McKendrick. It uses a unique balance of commentary, cases, and materials to show students the law at work and help them to gain a thorough understanding.

Contract Law Summary

Contract Law: Text, Cases and Materials by Ewan McKendrick (Professor of Private Law, Professor of Private Law, University of Leiden)

A complete guide to contract law in a single volume. Comprising a unique balance of 60% text to 40% cases and materials, Contract Law: Text, Cases, and Materials combines the best features of a textbook with those of a traditional casebook. The author's clear explanations and analysis of the law provide invaluable support to students, while the extracts from cases and materials promote the development of essential case-reading skills and allow for a more detailed appreciation of the practical workings of the law. Digital formats and resources: The tenth edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. - The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support:www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks - On the accompanying online resources students can find additional support for their studies, including guidance on answering questions in the book, additional chapters, and web links.

Contract Law Reviews

A comprehensive, well-written book, containing an intelligent selection of extracts from significant cases and legislation, as well as thought-provoking secondary literature. The accompanying discussion is illuminating. * Dr Grant Stirling, Lecturer in Law, University of Hull *
An excellent text and materials introduction to contract law. It clearly and comprehensively explains the law with insightful comments and discussion. It is unequalled as a first point of reference and should be on every student's desk. * Dr Bruce Wardhaugh, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Manchester *
A very complete text which covers a lot of key issues and is enriched by case abstracts. * Johanna Hoekstra, Lecturer in Law, University of Essex *
An excellent balance between explanation and critical analysis of the law with useful introductory summaries to the chapters, excellent use and selection of extracts from cases and articles, and reference to further reading. * Julia Cressey, Lecturer in Law, University of Bradford. *

About Ewan McKendrick (Professor of Private Law, Professor of Private Law, University of Leiden)

Ewan McKendrick is a Professor of Private Law at the University of Leiden. He is an honorary Queen's Counsel, Barrister at 3 Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn, London, a Bencher of Gray's Inn, and has published widely in the areas of contract law, commercial law, and tort law. He is one of the editors of Chitty on Contracts.

Table of Contents

1: Introduction Part 1: Formation 2: Agreement: Objective or Subjective? 3: Offer and Acceptance 4: Uncertain and Incomplete Agreements 5: Consideration and Promissory Estoppel 6: Formalities 7: Intention to Create Legal Relations Part 2: Terms 8: The Terms of Contract 9: Incorporation of Terms 10: Implied Terms 11: The Interpretation of Contracts 12: Boilerplate Clauses 13: Exclusion Clauses 14: Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts 15: Good Faith Part 3: Setting the Contract Aside 16: Mistake 17: Misrepresentation 18: Duress 19: Undue Influence 20: Unconscionability and Inequality of Bargaining Power 21: Frustration and Force Majeure Part 4: Remedies for Breach 22: Breach of Contract and Termination 23: Damages 24: Specific Performance Part 5:Third Party Rights 25: Third Parties 26: Online Chapter: Incapacity 27: Online Chapter: Illegality

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NGR9780192856548
9780192856548
0192856545
Contract Law: Text, Cases and Materials by Ewan McKendrick (Professor of Private Law, Professor of Private Law, University of Leiden)
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Paperback
Oxford University Press
2022-05-23
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