Accessible and easy to read, the fourth edition of this established text has been updated to cover recently decided cases and new legislation. It provides a clear and unambiguous treatment of the main principles of the law of contract, with a selective presentation of key topics, described and analysed at an appropriate depth for undergraduate study. Law of Contract is a title within the Foundation Studies in Law Series, written for law students for the core subjects required on law degrees and on postgraduate common professional examination courses. Ideal for part-time and distance-learning courses as well as traditional modularised courses, the books are intended to be used in conjunction with other sources such as law reports and case books.