Richards, Paul,  1951- <br/><br/>
Law of Contract / 
Paul H. Richards. 
 - 3rd ed. 
 - London :  Pitman,  1997. 
 - xxviii, 424 p. :  tables ;  25 cm. 
 - Foundation studies in law series .
<br/><br/>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 
<br/><br/> 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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0273638416 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Contracts--England.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>KD1554  / .R537 1997