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Casebook on Contract Law Jill Poole

Casebook on Contract Law By Jill Poole

Casebook on Contract Law by Jill Poole


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Jill Poole's Casebook on Contract Law provides a clear and well-structured exposition of the principles of contract law using a comprehensive selection of cases, and addresses all aspects covered on undergraduate courses. Key extracts chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases illustrate how and why legal decisions are made.

Casebook on Contract Law Summary

Casebook on Contract Law by Jill Poole

Jill Poole's bestselling Casebook on Contract Law provides students with a comprehensive selection of case law which addresses all aspects of the subject encountered on undergraduate courses. Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the reasoning processes of the courts and to show how legal principles are developed. The cases can be analysed and discussed independently while, taken as a whole, the chapters provide a sound understanding of the modern law of contract. Key features: * An introductory chapter provides valuable guidance on how to use a casebook to help you develop the essential skill of reading and analysing cases * Cases are accompanied by succinct author commentary designed to highlight the key elements of each case * The two colour text design distinguishes case extracts from author commentary ensuring the book is easy to use and navigate through The casebook is fully supported by an Online Resource Centre, which provides: * Exercises and guidance on reading cases * Self-test questions and answers * Guidance on how to answer problem-style questions * Updates

About Jill Poole


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 Textbook on Contract Law (OUP) and co-author of Contract Formation and Letters of Intent.

Table of Contents

1. Guidance on Reading Cases ; 2. Agreement ; 3. Agreement Problems ; 4. Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel ; 5. Intention to be Legally Bound and Capacity to Contract ; 6. Content of the Contract and Principles of Interpretation ; 7. Exemption Clauses and Unfair Contract Terms ; 8. Breach of contract ; 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 ; 13. Common Mistake: Initial Impossibility ; 14. Misrepresentation ; 15. Duress, undue influence, and unconscionability ; 16. Illegality

Additional information

GOR005019685
9780199699483
0199699488
Casebook on Contract Law by Jill Poole
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2012-07-19
800
N/A
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