Contract Law: Text and Cases, 3rd edition

Principles of contract law illustrated by relevant extracted case law

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ISBN/ISSN: 9780409351262
Release Date: December 11, 2020
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Contract Law: Text and Cases combines comprehensive academic commentary with extracts from key cases in a single volume. It provides students with the essential knowledge and skills in contract law to succeed in a law degree and in professional practice. The text is supplemented with review questions, problem-solving practice, and key points for revision.

The third edition has been revised and updated to include recent developments in case law and legislation, including:

• A detailed overview of recent developments in the doctrine of unconscionable conduct

• A detailed discussion of the differing views amongst Australian courts on contract construction
• Coverage of recent cases on implied terms, illegality, undue influence and consideration
• Key updates on estoppel

Features

• Clear accessible analysis supported by key case extracts
• Student-friendly and easy to navigate
• Overviews for each chapter provide clear introduction to each topic
• Review questions to consolidate learning
• Problem solving questions with worked answers

Related Titles

• Butler, LexisNexis Questions and Answers: Contract Law, 6th ed, 2018
• Mellick & Newlyn, LexisNexis Study Guide: Contract Law, 2nd ed, 2019
• Smith, LexisNexis Case Summaries: Contracts, 7th ed, 2011

Featured Authors

Dilan Thampapillai
Alex Bruce

Dilan Thampapillai

Dilan Thampapillai is a Senior Lecturer at the ANU College of Law.

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Alex Bruce

Alex Bruce is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the ANU College of Law.

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Table of contents


     
  1. Theories of contract law

    2.  
  2. Offer

    3.  
  3. Acceptance

    4.  
  4. Consideration

    5.  
  5. Capacity to contract

    6.  
  6. Intention to create legal relations

    7.  
  7. Certainty and completeness

    8.  
  8. Estoppel

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  9. Formalities

    10.  
  10. Express terms

    11.  
  11. Construction of contracts

    12.  
  12. Implied terms

    13.  
  13. Privity of contract

    14.  
  14. The doctrine of frustration

    15.  
  15. Misrepresentation

    16.  
  16. Misleading or deceptive conduct

    17.  
  17. Unconscionable conduct

    18.  
  18. Undue influence

    19.  
  19. Duress

    20.  
  20. Illegality

    21.  
  21. Mistake

    22.  
  22. Termination and discharge

    23.  
  23. Termination for breach

    24.  
  24. Remedies for breach of contract

    25.

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