TY  - BOOK
AU  - Richards,Paul
TI  - Law of Contract
SN  - 0273638416
AV  - KD1554 .R537 1997
PY  - 1997///
CY  - London
PB  - Pitman
KW  - Contracts
KW  - England
N1  - 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
N2  - 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
ER  -