Preface*Table of cases*Table of statutes*PART I THE FORMATION OF A CONTRACT*The evolution and definition of the modern contract*The fact of agreement*Consideration*Intention to create legal relations*Capacity*Formalities*PART II THE CONTENTS OF THE CONTRACT*The terms of the contract *Exemption clauses *PART III FACTORS THAT VITIATE A CONTRACT*Misrepresentation*Mistake *Duress, undue influence and inequality of bargaining power*Illegality *PART IV DISCHARGE OF CONTRACTS*Discharge by performance and breach *Discharge by agreement *Discharge by frustration *PART V REMEDIES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT*The common law remedy of damages *Equitable remedies and limitation of actions *Quasi-contract *PART VI THE RIGHTS AND LIABILITIES OF THIRD PARTIES TO THE CONTRACT *Privity of contract*Agency*Assignment of contractual rights*Index

Part of the "Foundation Studies in Law" series, this text covers the law of contract for law students. The text provides a selective presentation of key topics, described and analyzed at an appropriate depth for undergraduate study.