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
1. Theories of contract law
2. Offer
3. Acceptance
4. Consideration
5. Capacity to contract
6. Intention to create legal relations
7. Certainty and completeness
8. Estoppel
9. Formalities
10. Express terms
11. Construction of contracts
12. Implied terms
13. Privity of contract
14. The doctrine of frustration
15. Misrepresentation
16. Misleading or deceptive conduct
17. Unconscionable conduct
18. Undue influence
19.Duress
20. Illegality
21. Mistake
22. Termination and discharge
23. Termination for breach
24. Remedies for breach of contract