All the cases you need, together with the tools to understand them. This contract casebook presents all the leading cases, supplemented by succinct author commentary and thought-provoking questions to deepen your understanding.
Now updated by Professor Robert Merkin QC and Dr Séverine Saintier, Poole's Casebook on Contract Law takes a uniquely supportive approach, to give you the confidence to engage with and analyse judgments.
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- Exercises and guidance on reading cases
- Updates on new legislation, cases, and other legal developments
1: Guidance on reading cases
Part 1 Formation
2: Agreement
3: Agreement problems
4: Enforceability of promises: consideration and promissory estoppel
5: Intention to be legally bound, formalities and capacity to contract
Part 2 Content, Interpretation, Performance and Breach
6: Content of the contract and principles of interpretation
7: Exemption clauses and unfair contract terms
8: Breach of contract
Part 3 Enforcement of Contractual Obligations
9: Damages for breach of contract
10: Remedies providing for specific relief and restitutionary remedies
11: Privity of contract and third party rights
12: Discharge by frustration: subsequent impossibility
Part 4 Methods of Policing the Making of the Contract
13: Non-agreement mistake
14: Misrepresentation
15: Duress, undue influence, and unconscionable bargains
16: Illegality