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Textbook on Contract Law Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)

Textbook on Contract Law By Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)

Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)


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Summary

The eleventh edition of this established text provides a wide-ranging and straightforward exposition of contract law. Features such as summaries, questions, and examples, combine with succinct explanatory text to allow the reader to gain a sound understanding of the theory and application of contract law principles.

Textbook on Contract Law Summary

Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)

Jill Poole's immensely popular Textbook on Contract Law has been guiding students through contract law for many years. The accessible writing style and focus on key principles and developments in contract law make this text a favourite with students and lecturers alike. The author places the law of contract clearly within its wider context before proceeding to provide detailed yet accessible treatment of all the key areas encountered when studying contract law. Key features: * Key points, illustrative examples and questions encourage a deeper understanding of the central facts and issues * Each chapter begins with a summary of key issues, providing an overview of key themes and points of law, and concludes with suggestions for further reading, guiding you towards the most relevant texts and articles * An attractive page design highlights headings, case summaries, case extracts and a variety of learning features, making navigation through the text easy Fully supported by an Online Resource Centre, which provides: Student Resources Regular updates on new legislation, cases, and other important developments Guidance on answering questions in contract law Self-test questions and answers linked with Casebook on Contract Law Lecturer Resources A test bank of 300 multiple choice questions with answers and feedback

About Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)


Jill Poole is Associate Dean (Faculty & Quality), Head of Law and Professor of Commercial Law at Aston Business School, Aston University. She is also the author of Casebook on Contract Law (OUP) and co-author of Contract Formation and Letters of Intent.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the law of contract; PART I FORMATION; 2. Agreement; 3. Agreement problems; 4. Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel; 5. Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract; PART II CONTENT, INTERPRETATION, PERFORMANCE, AND BREACH; 6. Content of the contract and principles of interpretation; 7. Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms; 8. Breach of contract; PART III ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS; 9. Damages for breach of contract; 10. Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies; 11. Privity of contract and third party rights; 12. Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility; PART IV METHODS OF POLICING THE MAKING OF THE CONTRACT; 13. Non-agreement mistake; 14. Misrepresentation; 15. Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains; 16. Illegality

Additional information

GOR004738279
9780199699469
0199699461
Textbook on Contract Law by Jill Poole (Professor of Commercial Law, University of the West of England)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2012-06-07
660
N/A
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